Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 18/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/5 and 18/4?

The given fractions are 5/5 and 18/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 18/4

5/5 - 18/4

The LCM of 5 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20


= 5 x 4 - 18 x 5/20

= 20 - 90/20

= -70/20

= -7/2

Result: -7/2

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 18/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 18/4?

To subtract fractions 5/5 and 18/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/2.

2. What is 5/5 minus 18/4 as a fraction?

5/5 minus 18/4 as a fraction is equal to -7/2.

3. How to subtract 5/5 and 18/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 18/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/2 quickly.