2/3 Minus 15/20, Solve 2/3 - 15/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/3 and 15/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/3 and 15/20?
The given fractions are 2/3 and 15/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/3 and 15/20
2/3 - 15/20
The LCM of 3 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 2 x 20 - 15 x 3/60
= 40 - 45/60
= -5/60
= -1/12
Result: -1/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/3 and 15/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/3 and 15/20?
To subtract fractions 2/3 and 15/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/12.
2. What is 2/3 minus 15/20 as a fraction?
2/3 minus 15/20 as a fraction is equal to -1/12.
3. How to subtract 2/3 and 15/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/3 and 15/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/12 quickly.