6/18 Minus 2/8, Solve 6/18 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/18 and 2/8 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 2/8?
The given fractions are 6/18 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/18 and 2/8
6/18 - 2/8
The LCM of 18 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 18, 8 |
| 9, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 4 = 72
= 6 x 4 - 2 x 9/72
= 24 - 18/72
= 6/72
= 1/12
Result: 1/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/18 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/18 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 6/18 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/12.
2. What is 6/18 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
6/18 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/12.
3. How to subtract 6/18 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/18 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/12 quickly.