18/9 Minus 8/3, Solve 18/9 - 8/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/9 and 8/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/9 and 8/3?
The given fractions are 18/9 and 8/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/9 and 8/3
18/9 - 8/3
The LCM of 9 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 = 9
= 18 x 1 - 8 x 3/9
= 18 - 24/9
= -6/9
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/9 and 8/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/9 and 8/3?
To subtract fractions 18/9 and 8/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 3 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 18/9 minus 8/3 as a fraction?
18/9 minus 8/3 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 18/9 and 8/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/9 and 8/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.