18/6 Minus 5/4, Solve 18/6 - 5/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/6 and 5/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/6 and 5/4?
The given fractions are 18/6 and 5/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/6 and 5/4
18/6 - 5/4
The LCM of 6 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 = 12
= 18 x 2 - 5 x 3/12
= 36 - 15/12
= 21/12
= 7/4
Result: 7/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/6 and 5/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/6 and 5/4?
To subtract fractions 18/6 and 5/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/4.
2. What is 18/6 minus 5/4 as a fraction?
18/6 minus 5/4 as a fraction is equal to 7/4.
3. How to subtract 18/6 and 5/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/6 and 5/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/4 quickly.