Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/7 and 19/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 1/7 and 19/20?

The given fractions are 1/7 and 19/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/7 and 19/20

1/7 - 19/20

The LCM of 7 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 140

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140


= 1 x 20 - 19 x 7/140

= 20 - 133/140

= -113/140

Result: -113/140

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/7 and 19/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/7 and 19/20?

To subtract fractions 1/7 and 19/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 20 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -113/140.

2. What is 1/7 minus 19/20 as a fraction?

1/7 minus 19/20 as a fraction is equal to -113/140.

3. How to subtract 1/7 and 19/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 1/7 and 19/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -113/140 quickly.