5/8 Minus 18/1, Solve 5/8 - 18/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 18/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 18/1?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 18/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 18/1
5/8 - 18/1
The LCM of 8 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 5 x 1 - 18 x 8/8
= 5 - 144/8
= -139/8
Result: -139/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 18/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 18/1?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 18/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 1 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -139/8.
2. What is 5/8 minus 18/1 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 18/1 as a fraction is equal to -139/8.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 18/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 18/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -139/8 quickly.