15/20 Minus 7/6, Solve 15/20 - 7/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/20 and 7/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/20 and 7/6?
The given fractions are 15/20 and 7/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/20 and 7/6
15/20 - 7/6
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
= 15 x 3 - 7 x 10/60
= 45 - 70/60
= -25/60
= -5/12
Result: -5/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/20 and 7/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/20 and 7/6?
To subtract fractions 15/20 and 7/6 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 -5/12.
2. What is 15/20 minus 7/6 as a fraction?
15/20 minus 7/6 as a fraction is equal to -5/12.
3. How to subtract 15/20 and 7/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/20 and 7/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/12 quickly.