18/9 Minus 17/4, Solve 18/9 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/9 and 17/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/9 and 17/4?
The given fractions are 18/9 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/9 and 17/4
18/9 - 17/4
The LCM of 9 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 18 x 4 - 17 x 9/36
= 72 - 153/36
= -81/36
= -9/4
Result: -9/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/9 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/9 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 18/9 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/4.
2. What is 18/9 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
18/9 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -9/4.
3. How to subtract 18/9 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/9 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/4 quickly.