6/9 Minus 17/18, Solve 6/9 - 17/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/9 and 17/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/9 and 17/18?
The given fractions are 6/9 and 17/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/9 and 17/18
6/9 - 17/18
The LCM of 9 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 9, 18 |
| 3 | 3, 6 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 x 2 = 18
= 6 x 2 - 17 x 1/18
= 12 - 17/18
= -5/18
Result: -5/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/9 and 17/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/9 and 17/18?
To subtract fractions 6/9 and 17/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/18.
2. What is 6/9 minus 17/18 as a fraction?
6/9 minus 17/18 as a fraction is equal to -5/18.
3. How to subtract 6/9 and 17/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/9 and 17/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/18 quickly.