12/18 Minus 12/2, Solve 12/18 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/18 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 12/2
12/18 - 12/2
The LCM of 18 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 18, 2 |
| 9, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 1 = 18
= 12 x 1 - 12 x 9/18
= 12 - 108/18
= -96/18
= -16/3
Result: -16/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 2 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -16/3.
2. What is 12/18 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -16/3.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -16/3 quickly.