8/5 Minus 18/3, Solve 8/5 - 18/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 18/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 18/3?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 18/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 18/3
8/5 - 18/3
The LCM of 5 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 8 x 3 - 18 x 5/15
= 24 - 90/15
= -66/15
= -22/5
Result: -22/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 18/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 18/3?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 18/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 3 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -22/5.
2. What is 8/5 minus 18/3 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 18/3 as a fraction is equal to -22/5.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 18/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 18/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -22/5 quickly.