12/18 Minus 5/8, Solve 12/18 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 5/8 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 5/8?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 5/8
12/18 - 5/8
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 - 5 x 9/72
= 48 - 45/72
= 3/72
= 1/24
Result: 1/24
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 1/6 and 15/3
Subtract Fractions 18/18 and 13/8
Subtract Fractions 14/18 and 15/6
Subtract Fractions 8/19 and 9/1
Subtract Fractions 18/20 and 20/16
Subtract Fractions 10/10 and 20/17
Subtract Fractions 13/15 and 2/7
Subtract Fractions 10/5 and 12/11
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 5/8 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 1/24.
2. What is 12/18 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/24.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/24 quickly.