18/1 Minus 2/8, Solve 18/1 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/1 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/1 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 18/1 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/1 and 2/8
18/1 - 2/8
The LCM of 1 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 18 x 8 - 2 x 1/8
= 144 - 2/8
= 142/8
= 71/4
Result: 71/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/1 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/1 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 18/1 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/4.
2. What is 18/1 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
18/1 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 71/4.
3. How to subtract 18/1 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/1 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/4 quickly.