20/10 Minus 15/4, Solve 20/10 - 15/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/10 and 15/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/10 and 15/4?
The given fractions are 20/10 and 15/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/10 and 15/4
20/10 - 15/4
The LCM of 10 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
2 | 10, 4 |
5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 2 = 20
= 20 x 2 - 15 x 5/20
= 40 - 75/20
= -35/20
= -7/4
Result: -7/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/10 and 15/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/10 and 15/4?
To subtract fractions 20/10 and 15/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/4.
2. What is 20/10 minus 15/4 as a fraction?
20/10 minus 15/4 as a fraction is equal to -7/4.
3. How to subtract 20/10 and 15/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/10 and 15/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/4 quickly.