18/12 Minus 18/7, Solve 18/12 - 18/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/12 and 18/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/12 and 18/7?
The given fractions are 18/12 and 18/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/12 and 18/7
18/12 - 18/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 18 x 7 - 18 x 12/84
= 126 - 216/84
= -90/84
= -15/14
Result: -15/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/12 and 18/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/12 and 18/7?
To subtract fractions 18/12 and 18/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -15/14.
2. What is 18/12 minus 18/7 as a fraction?
18/12 minus 18/7 as a fraction is equal to -15/14.
3. How to subtract 18/12 and 18/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/12 and 18/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -15/14 quickly.