2/8 Minus 18/9, Solve 2/8 - 18/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 18/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/8 and 18/9?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 18/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 18/9
2/8 - 18/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 2 x 9 - 18 x 8/72
= 18 - 144/72
= -126/72
= -7/4
Result: -7/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 18/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 18/9?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 18/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/4.
2. What is 2/8 minus 18/9 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 18/9 as a fraction is equal to -7/4.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 18/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 18/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/4 quickly.