12/18 Minus 4/1, Solve 12/18 - 4/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 4/1 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 4/1?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 4/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 4/1
12/18 - 4/1
The LCM of 18 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 12 x 1 - 4 x 18/18
= 12 - 72/18
= -60/18
= -10/3
Result: -10/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 4/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 4/1?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 4/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 1 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/3.
2. What is 12/18 minus 4/1 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 4/1 as a fraction is equal to -10/3.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 4/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 4/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/3 quickly.