18/8 Minus 16/3, Solve 18/8 - 16/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/8 and 16/3 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 16/3?
The given fractions are 18/8 and 16/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/8 and 16/3
18/8 - 16/3
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 - 16 x 8/24
= 54 - 128/24
= -74/24
= -37/12
Result: -37/12
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 16/18
Subtract Fractions 6/15 and 1/19
Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 19/10
Subtract Fractions 14/1 and 18/12
Subtract Fractions 12/3 and 12/12
Subtract Fractions 3/19 and 11/1
Subtract Fractions 15/15 and 7/14
Subtract Fractions 5/17 and 15/7
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/8 and 16/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/8 and 16/3?
To subtract fractions 18/8 and 16/3 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 -37/12.
2. What is 18/8 minus 16/3 as a fraction?
18/8 minus 16/3 as a fraction is equal to -37/12.
3. How to subtract 18/8 and 16/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/8 and 16/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/12 quickly.