7/4 Minus 18/2, Solve 7/4 - 18/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/4 and 18/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/4 and 18/2?
The given fractions are 7/4 and 18/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/4 and 18/2
7/4 - 18/2
The LCM of 4 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 4
| 2 | 4, 2 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 = 4
= 7 x 1 - 18 x 2/4
= 7 - 36/4
= -29/4
Result: -29/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/4 and 18/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/4 and 18/2?
To subtract fractions 7/4 and 18/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 2 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/4.
2. What is 7/4 minus 18/2 as a fraction?
7/4 minus 18/2 as a fraction is equal to -29/4.
3. How to subtract 7/4 and 18/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/4 and 18/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/4 quickly.