2/18 Minus 1/5, Solve 2/18 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/18 and 1/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/18 and 1/5?
The given fractions are 2/18 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/18 and 1/5
2/18 - 1/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 2 x 5 - 1 x 18/90
= 10 - 18/90
= -8/90
= -4/45
Result: -4/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/18 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/18 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 2/18 and 1/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/45.
2. What is 2/18 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
2/18 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to -4/45.
3. How to subtract 2/18 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/18 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/45 quickly.