Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 8/18 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 5/7 and 8/18?

The given fractions are 5/7 and 8/18

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 8/18

5/7 - 8/18

The LCM of 7 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 126

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126


= 5 x 18 - 8 x 7/126

= 90 - 56/126

= 34/126

= 17/63

Result: 17/63

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 8/18

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 8/18?

To subtract fractions 5/7 and 8/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 18 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/63.

2. What is 5/7 minus 8/18 as a fraction?

5/7 minus 8/18 as a fraction is equal to 17/63.

3. How to subtract 5/7 and 8/18 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 8/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/63 quickly.