11/20 Minus 9/5, Solve 11/20 - 9/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/20 and 9/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/20 and 9/5?
The given fractions are 11/20 and 9/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/20 and 9/5
11/20 - 9/5
The LCM of 20 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
5 | 20, 5 |
4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 4 x 1 = 20
= 11 x 1 - 9 x 4/20
= 11 - 36/20
= -25/20
= -5/4
Result: -5/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/20 and 9/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/20 and 9/5?
To subtract fractions 11/20 and 9/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 5 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/4.
2. What is 11/20 minus 9/5 as a fraction?
11/20 minus 9/5 as a fraction is equal to -5/4.
3. How to subtract 11/20 and 9/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/20 and 9/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/4 quickly.