15/9 Minus 20/2, Solve 15/9 - 20/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 20/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 20/2?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 20/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 20/2
15/9 - 20/2
The LCM of 9 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 15 x 2 - 20 x 9/18
= 30 - 180/18
= -150/18
= -25/3
Result: -25/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 20/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 20/2?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 20/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 2 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/3.
2. What is 15/9 minus 20/2 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 20/2 as a fraction is equal to -25/3.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 20/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 20/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/3 quickly.