5/18 Minus 9/4, Solve 5/18 - 9/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/18 and 9/4 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 9/4?
The given fractions are 5/18 and 9/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/18 and 9/4
5/18 - 9/4
The LCM of 18 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 18, 4 |
| 9, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 2 = 36
= 5 x 2 - 9 x 9/36
= 10 - 81/36
= -71/36
Result: -71/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/18 and 9/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/18 and 9/4?
To subtract fractions 5/18 and 9/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/36.
2. What is 5/18 minus 9/4 as a fraction?
5/18 minus 9/4 as a fraction is equal to -71/36.
3. How to subtract 5/18 and 9/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/18 and 9/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/36 quickly.