8/18 Minus 5/5, Solve 8/18 - 5/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/18 and 5/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/18 and 5/5?
The given fractions are 8/18 and 5/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/18 and 5/5
8/18 - 5/5
The LCM of 18 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 8 x 5 - 5 x 18/90
= 40 - 90/90
= -50/90
= -5/9
Result: -5/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/18 and 5/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/18 and 5/5?
To subtract fractions 8/18 and 5/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 5 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/9.
2. What is 8/18 minus 5/5 as a fraction?
8/18 minus 5/5 as a fraction is equal to -5/9.
3. How to subtract 8/18 and 5/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/18 and 5/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/9 quickly.