5/4 Minus 8/18, Solve 5/4 - 8/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 8/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 8/18?
The given fractions are 5/4 and 8/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 8/18
5/4 - 8/18
The LCM of 4 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 4, 18 |
| 2, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 9 = 36
= 5 x 9 - 8 x 2/36
= 45 - 16/36
= 29/36
Result: 29/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 8/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 8/18?
To subtract fractions 5/4 and 8/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 18 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/36.
2. What is 5/4 minus 8/18 as a fraction?
5/4 minus 8/18 as a fraction is equal to 29/36.
3. How to subtract 5/4 and 8/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 8/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/36 quickly.