18/3 Minus 5/2, Solve 18/3 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/3 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/3 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 18/3 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/3 and 5/2
18/3 - 5/2
The LCM of 3 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 18 x 2 - 5 x 3/6
= 36 - 15/6
= 21/6
= 7/2
Result: 7/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/3 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/3 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 18/3 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/2.
2. What is 18/3 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
18/3 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to 7/2.
3. How to subtract 18/3 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/3 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/2 quickly.