16/18 Minus 12/5, Solve 16/18 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/18 and 12/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/18 and 12/5?
The given fractions are 16/18 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/18 and 12/5
16/18 - 12/5
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
= 16 x 5 - 12 x 18/90
= 80 - 216/90
= -136/90
= -68/45
Result: -68/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/18 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/18 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 16/18 and 12/5 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 -68/45.
2. What is 16/18 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
16/18 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -68/45.
3. How to subtract 16/18 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/18 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -68/45 quickly.