15/7 Minus 2/20, Solve 15/7 - 2/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/7 and 2/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/7 and 2/20?
The given fractions are 15/7 and 2/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/7 and 2/20
15/7 - 2/20
The LCM of 7 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 15 x 20 - 2 x 7/140
= 300 - 14/140
= 286/140
= 143/70
Result: 143/70
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/7 and 2/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/7 and 2/20?
To subtract fractions 15/7 and 2/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 20 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 143/70.
2. What is 15/7 minus 2/20 as a fraction?
15/7 minus 2/20 as a fraction is equal to 143/70.
3. How to subtract 15/7 and 2/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/7 and 2/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 143/70 quickly.