18/4 Minus 5/18, Solve 18/4 - 5/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/4 and 5/18 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 5/18?
The given fractions are 18/4 and 5/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/4 and 5/18
18/4 - 5/18
The LCM of 4 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 4, 18 |
| 2, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 9 = 36
= 18 x 9 - 5 x 2/36
= 162 - 10/36
= 152/36
= 38/9
Result: 38/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/4 and 5/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/4 and 5/18?
To subtract fractions 18/4 and 5/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 18 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 38/9.
2. What is 18/4 minus 5/18 as a fraction?
18/4 minus 5/18 as a fraction is equal to 38/9.
3. How to subtract 18/4 and 5/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/4 and 5/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 38/9 quickly.