8/18 Minus 7/3, Solve 8/18 - 7/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/18 and 7/3 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 7/3?
The given fractions are 8/18 and 7/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/18 and 7/3
8/18 - 7/3
The LCM of 18 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 18, 3 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 6 x 1 = 18
= 8 x 1 - 7 x 6/18
= 8 - 42/18
= -34/18
= -17/9
Result: -17/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/18 and 7/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/18 and 7/3?
To subtract fractions 8/18 and 7/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 3 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/9.
2. What is 8/18 minus 7/3 as a fraction?
8/18 minus 7/3 as a fraction is equal to -17/9.
3. How to subtract 8/18 and 7/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/18 and 7/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/9 quickly.