5/2 Minus 18/3, Solve 5/2 - 18/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 18/3 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 18/3?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 18/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 18/3
5/2 - 18/3
The LCM of 2 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 5 x 3 - 18 x 2/6
= 15 - 36/6
= -21/6
= -7/2
Result: -7/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 18/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 18/3?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 18/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 3 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/2.
2. What is 5/2 minus 18/3 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 18/3 as a fraction is equal to -7/2.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 18/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 18/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/2 quickly.