1/5 Minus 18/4, Solve 1/5 - 18/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 18/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 18/4?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 18/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 18/4
1/5 - 18/4
The LCM of 5 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 1 x 4 - 18 x 5/20
= 4 - 90/20
= -86/20
= -43/10
Result: -43/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 18/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 18/4?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 18/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/10.
2. What is 1/5 minus 18/4 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 18/4 as a fraction is equal to -43/10.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 18/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 18/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/10 quickly.