2/18 Minus 5/9, Solve 2/18 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/18 and 5/9 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 5/9?
The given fractions are 2/18 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/18 and 5/9
2/18 - 5/9
The LCM of 18 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 18, 9 |
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 18
= 2 x 1 - 5 x 2/18
= 2 - 10/18
= -8/18
= -4/9
Result: -4/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/18 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/18 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 2/18 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/9.
2. What is 2/18 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
2/18 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to -4/9.
3. How to subtract 2/18 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/18 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/9 quickly.