6/2 Minus 18/5, Solve 6/2 - 18/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/2 and 18/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/2 and 18/5?
The given fractions are 6/2 and 18/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/2 and 18/5
6/2 - 18/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 6 x 5 - 18 x 2/10
= 30 - 36/10
= -6/10
= -3/5
Result: -3/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/2 and 18/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/2 and 18/5?
To subtract fractions 6/2 and 18/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/5.
2. What is 6/2 minus 18/5 as a fraction?
6/2 minus 18/5 as a fraction is equal to -3/5.
3. How to subtract 6/2 and 18/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/2 and 18/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/5 quickly.