18/20 Minus 8/1, Solve 18/20 - 8/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/20 and 8/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/20 and 8/1?
The given fractions are 18/20 and 8/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/20 and 8/1
18/20 - 8/1
The LCM of 20 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 18 x 1 - 8 x 20/20
= 18 - 160/20
= -142/20
= -71/10
Result: -71/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/20 and 8/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/20 and 8/1?
To subtract fractions 18/20 and 8/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 1 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/10.
2. What is 18/20 minus 8/1 as a fraction?
18/20 minus 8/1 as a fraction is equal to -71/10.
3. How to subtract 18/20 and 8/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/20 and 8/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/10 quickly.