12/18 Minus 3/5, Solve 12/18 - 3/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 3/5 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 3/5?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 3/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 3/5
12/18 - 3/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 12 x 5 - 3 x 18/90
= 60 - 54/90
= 6/90
= 1/15
Result: 1/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 3/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 3/5?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 3/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/15.
2. What is 12/18 minus 3/5 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 3/5 as a fraction is equal to 1/15.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 3/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 3/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/15 quickly.