1/8 Minus 18/9, Solve 1/8 - 18/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 18/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/8 and 18/9?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 18/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 18/9
1/8 - 18/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 1 x 9 - 18 x 8/72
= 9 - 144/72
= -135/72
= -15/8
Result: -15/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 18/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 18/9?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 18/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -15/8.
2. What is 1/8 minus 18/9 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 18/9 as a fraction is equal to -15/8.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 18/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 18/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -15/8 quickly.