15/20 Minus 17/9, Solve 15/20 - 17/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/20 and 17/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/20 and 17/9?
The given fractions are 15/20 and 17/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/20 and 17/9
15/20 - 17/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 15 x 9 - 17 x 20/180
= 135 - 340/180
= -205/180
= -41/36
Result: -41/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/20 and 17/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/20 and 17/9?
To subtract fractions 15/20 and 17/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -41/36.
2. What is 15/20 minus 17/9 as a fraction?
15/20 minus 17/9 as a fraction is equal to -41/36.
3. How to subtract 15/20 and 17/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/20 and 17/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -41/36 quickly.