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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/3 and 3/16 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 18/3 and 3/16?

The given fractions are 18/3 and 3/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/3 and 3/16

18/3 - 3/16

The LCM of 3 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48


= 18 x 16 - 3 x 3/48

= 288 - 9/48

= 279/48

= 93/16

Result: 93/16

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/3 and 3/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/3 and 3/16?

To subtract fractions 18/3 and 3/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 93/16.

2. What is 18/3 minus 3/16 as a fraction?

18/3 minus 3/16 as a fraction is equal to 93/16.

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

You have to give these numbers 18/3 and 3/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 93/16 quickly.