18/5 Minus 2/8, Solve 18/5 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/5 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/5 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 18/5 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/5 and 2/8
18/5 - 2/8
The LCM of 5 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 18 x 8 - 2 x 5/40
= 144 - 10/40
= 134/40
= 67/20
Result: 67/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/5 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/5 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 18/5 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 67/20.
2. What is 18/5 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
18/5 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 67/20.
3. How to subtract 18/5 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/5 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 67/20 quickly.