5/18 Minus 3/1, Solve 5/18 - 3/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/18 and 3/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/18 and 3/1?
The given fractions are 5/18 and 3/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/18 and 3/1
5/18 - 3/1
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
= 5 x 1 - 3 x 18/18
= 5 - 54/18
= -49/18
Result: -49/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/18 and 3/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/18 and 3/1?
To subtract fractions 5/18 and 3/1 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 -49/18.
2. What is 5/18 minus 3/1 as a fraction?
5/18 minus 3/1 as a fraction is equal to -49/18.
3. How to subtract 5/18 and 3/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/18 and 3/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -49/18 quickly.