1/6 Minus 20/18, Solve 1/6 - 20/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/6 and 20/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/6 and 20/18?
The given fractions are 1/6 and 20/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/6 and 20/18
1/6 - 20/18
The LCM of 6 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 6, 18 |
| 3 | 3, 9 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18
= 1 x 3 - 20 x 1/18
= 3 - 20/18
= -17/18
Result: -17/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/6 and 20/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/6 and 20/18?
To subtract fractions 1/6 and 20/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/18.
2. What is 1/6 minus 20/18 as a fraction?
1/6 minus 20/18 as a fraction is equal to -17/18.
3. How to subtract 1/6 and 20/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/6 and 20/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/18 quickly.