18/4 Minus 17/9, Solve 18/4 - 17/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/4 and 17/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/4 and 17/9?
The given fractions are 18/4 and 17/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/4 and 17/9
18/4 - 17/9
The LCM of 4 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 18 x 9 - 17 x 4/36
= 162 - 68/36
= 94/36
= 47/18
Result: 47/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/4 and 17/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/4 and 17/9?
To subtract fractions 18/4 and 17/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 47/18.
2. What is 18/4 minus 17/9 as a fraction?
18/4 minus 17/9 as a fraction is equal to 47/18.
3. How to subtract 18/4 and 17/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/4 and 17/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 47/18 quickly.