18/9 Minus 12/5, Solve 18/9 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/9 and 12/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/9 and 12/5?
The given fractions are 18/9 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/9 and 12/5
18/9 - 12/5
The LCM of 9 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 18 x 5 - 12 x 9/45
= 90 - 108/45
= -18/45
= -2/5
Result: -2/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/9 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/9 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 18/9 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 5 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/5.
2. What is 18/9 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
18/9 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -2/5.
3. How to subtract 18/9 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/9 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/5 quickly.