18/7 Minus 5/2, Solve 18/7 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/7 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/7 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 18/7 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/7 and 5/2
18/7 - 5/2
The LCM of 7 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 18 x 2 - 5 x 7/14
= 36 - 35/14
= 1/14
Result: 1/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/7 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/7 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 18/7 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/14.
2. What is 18/7 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
18/7 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to 1/14.
3. How to subtract 18/7 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/7 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/14 quickly.