15/5 Minus 5/20, Solve 15/5 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 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 15/5 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 5/20
15/5 - 5/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 15 x 4 - 5 x 1/20
= 60 - 5/20
= 55/20
= 11/4
Result: 11/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 5/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/4.
2. What is 15/5 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 11/4.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/4 quickly.