5/2 Minus 18/18, Solve 5/2 - 18/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 18/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/2 and 18/18?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 18/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 18/18
5/2 - 18/18
The LCM of 2 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 2, 18 |
| 1, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 9 = 18
= 5 x 9 - 18 x 1/18
= 45 - 18/18
= 27/18
= 3/2
Result: 3/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 18/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 18/18?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 18/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/2.
2. What is 5/2 minus 18/18 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 18/18 as a fraction is equal to 3/2.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 18/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 18/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/2 quickly.