18/16 Minus 3/8, Solve 18/16 - 3/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 3/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/16 and 3/8?
The given fractions are 18/16 and 3/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 3/8
18/16 - 3/8
The LCM of 16 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 8 |
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 16
= 18 x 1 - 3 x 2/16
= 18 - 6/16
= 12/16
= 3/4
Result: 3/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 3/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 3/8?
To subtract fractions 18/16 and 3/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 8 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/4.
2. What is 18/16 minus 3/8 as a fraction?
18/16 minus 3/8 as a fraction is equal to 3/4.
3. How to subtract 18/16 and 3/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 3/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/4 quickly.