5/13 Minus 18/8, Solve 5/13 - 18/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/13 and 18/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/13 and 18/8?
The given fractions are 5/13 and 18/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/13 and 18/8
5/13 - 18/8
The LCM of 13 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 104
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 104
= 5 x 8 - 18 x 13/104
= 40 - 234/104
= -194/104
= -97/52
Result: -97/52
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/13 and 18/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/13 and 18/8?
To subtract fractions 5/13 and 18/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 8 value i.e 104. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -97/52.
2. What is 5/13 minus 18/8 as a fraction?
5/13 minus 18/8 as a fraction is equal to -97/52.
3. How to subtract 5/13 and 18/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/13 and 18/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -97/52 quickly.