18/8 Minus 1/3, Solve 18/8 - 1/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/8 and 1/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/8 and 1/3?
The given fractions are 18/8 and 1/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/8 and 1/3
18/8 - 1/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 18 x 3 - 1 x 8/24
= 54 - 8/24
= 46/24
= 23/12
Result: 23/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/8 and 1/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/8 and 1/3?
To subtract fractions 18/8 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/12.
2. What is 18/8 minus 1/3 as a fraction?
18/8 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 23/12.
3. How to subtract 18/8 and 1/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/8 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/12 quickly.