5/1 Minus 12/18, Solve 5/1 - 12/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 12/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 12/18?
The given fractions are 5/1 and 12/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 12/18
5/1 - 12/18
The LCM of 1 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 5 x 18 - 12 x 1/18
= 90 - 12/18
= 78/18
= 13/3
Result: 13/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 12/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 12/18?
To subtract fractions 5/1 and 12/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/3.
2. What is 5/1 minus 12/18 as a fraction?
5/1 minus 12/18 as a fraction is equal to 13/3.
3. How to subtract 5/1 and 12/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 12/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/3 quickly.