15/1 Minus 8/20, Solve 15/1 - 8/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/1 and 8/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/1 and 8/20?
The given fractions are 15/1 and 8/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/1 and 8/20
15/1 - 8/20
The LCM of 1 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 15 x 20 - 8 x 1/20
= 300 - 8/20
= 292/20
= 73/5
Result: 73/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/1 and 8/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/1 and 8/20?
To subtract fractions 15/1 and 8/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 73/5.
2. What is 15/1 minus 8/20 as a fraction?
15/1 minus 8/20 as a fraction is equal to 73/5.
3. How to subtract 15/1 and 8/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/1 and 8/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 73/5 quickly.