12/18 Minus 3/8, Solve 12/18 - 3/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 3/8 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 3/8?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 3/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 3/8
12/18 - 3/8
The LCM of 18 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 18, 8 |
| 9, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 4 = 72
= 12 x 4 - 3 x 9/72
= 48 - 27/72
= 21/72
= 7/24
Result: 7/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 3/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 3/8?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 3/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/24.
2. What is 12/18 minus 3/8 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 3/8 as a fraction is equal to 7/24.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 3/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 3/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/24 quickly.