17/20 Minus 15/1, Solve 17/20 - 15/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/20 and 15/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/20 and 15/1?
The given fractions are 17/20 and 15/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/20 and 15/1
17/20 - 15/1
The LCM of 20 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 17 x 1 - 15 x 20/20
= 17 - 300/20
= -283/20
Result: -283/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/20 and 15/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/20 and 15/1?
To subtract fractions 17/20 and 15/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 1 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -283/20.
2. What is 17/20 minus 15/1 as a fraction?
17/20 minus 15/1 as a fraction is equal to -283/20.
3. How to subtract 17/20 and 15/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/20 and 15/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -283/20 quickly.