15/2 Minus 5/20, Solve 15/2 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/2 and 5/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/2 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 15/2 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/2 and 5/20
15/2 - 5/20
The LCM of 2 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 2, 20 |
| 1, 10 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 10 = 20
= 15 x 10 - 5 x 1/20
= 150 - 5/20
= 145/20
= 29/4
Result: 29/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/2 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/2 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 15/2 and 5/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/4.
2. What is 15/2 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
15/2 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 29/4.
3. How to subtract 15/2 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/2 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/4 quickly.