6/8 Minus 4/18, Solve 6/8 - 4/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/8 and 4/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/8 and 4/18?
The given fractions are 6/8 and 4/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/8 and 4/18
6/8 - 4/18
The LCM of 8 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 8, 18 |
| 4, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 9 = 72
= 6 x 9 - 4 x 4/72
= 54 - 16/72
= 38/72
= 19/36
Result: 19/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/8 and 4/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/8 and 4/18?
To subtract fractions 6/8 and 4/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 18 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/36.
2. What is 6/8 minus 4/18 as a fraction?
6/8 minus 4/18 as a fraction is equal to 19/36.
3. How to subtract 6/8 and 4/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/8 and 4/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/36 quickly.