Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/5 and 18/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 6/5 and 18/12?

The given fractions are 6/5 and 18/12

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/5 and 18/12

6/5 - 18/12

The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 6 x 12 - 18 x 5/60

= 72 - 90/60

= -18/60

= -3/10

Result: -3/10

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/5 and 18/12

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/5 and 18/12?

To subtract fractions 6/5 and 18/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/10.

2. What is 6/5 minus 18/12 as a fraction?

6/5 minus 18/12 as a fraction is equal to -3/10.

3. How to subtract 6/5 and 18/12 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 6/5 and 18/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/10 quickly.