5/18 Minus 17/8, Solve 5/18 - 17/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/18 and 17/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/18 and 17/8?
The given fractions are 5/18 and 17/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/18 and 17/8
5/18 - 17/8
The LCM of 18 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 18, 8 |
| 9, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 4 = 72
= 5 x 4 - 17 x 9/72
= 20 - 153/72
= -133/72
Result: -133/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/18 and 17/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/18 and 17/8?
To subtract fractions 5/18 and 17/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -133/72.
2. What is 5/18 minus 17/8 as a fraction?
5/18 minus 17/8 as a fraction is equal to -133/72.
3. How to subtract 5/18 and 17/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/18 and 17/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -133/72 quickly.