Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/19 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 18/19 and 20/5?

The given fractions are 18/19 and 20/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/19 and 20/5

18/19 - 20/5

The LCM of 19 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 95

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 95


= 18 x 5 - 20 x 19/95

= 90 - 380/95

= -290/95

= -58/19

Result: -58/19

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/19 and 20/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/19 and 20/5?

To subtract fractions 18/19 and 20/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 5 value i.e 95. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -58/19.

2. What is 18/19 minus 20/5 as a fraction?

18/19 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -58/19.

3. How to subtract 18/19 and 20/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 18/19 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -58/19 quickly.