20/14 Minus 20/5, Solve 20/14 - 20/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/14 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/14 and 20/5?
The given fractions are 20/14 and 20/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/14 and 20/5
20/14 - 20/5
The LCM of 14 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 20 x 5 - 20 x 14/70
= 100 - 280/70
= -180/70
= -18/7
Result: -18/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/14 and 20/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/14 and 20/5?
To subtract fractions 20/14 and 20/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 5 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -18/7.
2. What is 20/14 minus 20/5 as a fraction?
20/14 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -18/7.
3. How to subtract 20/14 and 20/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/14 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -18/7 quickly.