18/20 Minus 19/5, Solve 18/20 - 19/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/20 and 19/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/20 and 19/5?
The given fractions are 18/20 and 19/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/20 and 19/5
18/20 - 19/5
The LCM of 20 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 20, 5 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 4 x 1 = 20
= 18 x 1 - 19 x 4/20
= 18 - 76/20
= -58/20
= -29/10
Result: -29/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/20 and 19/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/20 and 19/5?
To subtract fractions 18/20 and 19/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 5 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/10.
2. What is 18/20 minus 19/5 as a fraction?
18/20 minus 19/5 as a fraction is equal to -29/10.
3. How to subtract 18/20 and 19/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/20 and 19/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/10 quickly.