1/5 Minus 20/20, Solve 1/5 - 20/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 20/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 20/20?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 20/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 20/20
1/5 - 20/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 1 x 4 - 20 x 1/20
= 4 - 20/20
= -16/20
= -4/5
Result: -4/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 20/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 20/20?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 20/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/5.
2. What is 1/5 minus 20/20 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 20/20 as a fraction is equal to -4/5.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 20/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 20/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/5 quickly.