6/18 Minus 12/5, Solve 6/18 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/18 and 12/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/18 and 12/5?
The given fractions are 6/18 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/18 and 12/5
6/18 - 12/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 6 x 5 - 12 x 18/90
= 30 - 216/90
= -186/90
= -31/15
Result: -31/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/18 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/18 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 6/18 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/15.
2. What is 6/18 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
6/18 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -31/15.
3. How to subtract 6/18 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/18 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/15 quickly.