3/18 Minus 5/1, Solve 3/18 - 5/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/18 and 5/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/18 and 5/1?
The given fractions are 3/18 and 5/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/18 and 5/1
3/18 - 5/1
The LCM of 18 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 3 x 1 - 5 x 18/18
= 3 - 90/18
= -87/18
= -29/6
Result: -29/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/18 and 5/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/18 and 5/1?
To subtract fractions 3/18 and 5/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 1 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/6.
2. What is 3/18 minus 5/1 as a fraction?
3/18 minus 5/1 as a fraction is equal to -29/6.
3. How to subtract 3/18 and 5/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/18 and 5/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/6 quickly.