20/11 Minus 15/8, Solve 20/11 - 15/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/11 and 15/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/11 and 15/8?
The given fractions are 20/11 and 15/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/11 and 15/8
20/11 - 15/8
The LCM of 11 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 88
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 88
= 20 x 8 - 15 x 11/88
= 160 - 165/88
= -5/88
Result: -5/88
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/11 and 15/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/11 and 15/8?
To subtract fractions 20/11 and 15/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 8 value i.e 88. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/88.
2. What is 20/11 minus 15/8 as a fraction?
20/11 minus 15/8 as a fraction is equal to -5/88.
3. How to subtract 20/11 and 15/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/11 and 15/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/88 quickly.