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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 2/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 18/16 and 2/6?

The given fractions are 18/16 and 2/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 2/6

18/16 - 2/6

The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
2 16, 6
8, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48


= 18 x 3 - 2 x 8/48

= 54 - 16/48

= 38/48

= 19/24

Result: 19/24

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 2/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 2/6?

To subtract fractions 18/16 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/24.

2. What is 18/16 minus 2/6 as a fraction?

18/16 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 19/24.

3. How to subtract 18/16 and 2/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/24 quickly.