4/7 Minus 5/18, Solve 4/7 - 5/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 and 5/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/7 and 5/18?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 5/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 5/18
4/7 - 5/18
The LCM of 7 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 4 x 18 - 5 x 7/126
= 72 - 35/126
= 37/126
Result: 37/126
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 5/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 5/18?
To subtract fractions 4/7 and 5/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 18 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 37/126.
2. What is 4/7 minus 5/18 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 5/18 as a fraction is equal to 37/126.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 5/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 5/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/126 quickly.