18/5 Minus 5/12, Solve 18/5 - 5/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/5 and 5/12 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 5/12?
The given fractions are 18/5 and 5/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/5 and 5/12
18/5 - 5/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 18 x 12 - 5 x 5/60
= 216 - 25/60
= 191/60
Result: 191/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/5 and 5/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/5 and 5/12?
To subtract fractions 18/5 and 5/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 191/60.
2. What is 18/5 minus 5/12 as a fraction?
18/5 minus 5/12 as a fraction is equal to 191/60.
3. How to subtract 18/5 and 5/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/5 and 5/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 191/60 quickly.