6/18 Minus 17/4, Solve 6/18 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/18 and 17/4 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 17/4?
The given fractions are 6/18 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/18 and 17/4
6/18 - 17/4
The LCM of 18 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 18, 4 |
| 9, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 2 = 36
= 6 x 2 - 17 x 9/36
= 12 - 153/36
= -141/36
= -47/12
Result: -47/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/18 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/18 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 6/18 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -47/12.
2. What is 6/18 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
6/18 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -47/12.
3. How to subtract 6/18 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/18 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -47/12 quickly.