14/20 Minus 1/6, Solve 14/20 - 1/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/20 and 1/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/20 and 1/6?
The given fractions are 14/20 and 1/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/20 and 1/6
14/20 - 1/6
The LCM of 20 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 20, 6 |
| 10, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 3 = 60
= 14 x 3 - 1 x 10/60
= 42 - 10/60
= 32/60
= 8/15
Result: 8/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/20 and 1/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/20 and 1/6?
To subtract fractions 14/20 and 1/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 6 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 8/15.
2. What is 14/20 minus 1/6 as a fraction?
14/20 minus 1/6 as a fraction is equal to 8/15.
3. How to subtract 14/20 and 1/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/20 and 1/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 8/15 quickly.