20/15 Minus 1/8, Solve 20/15 - 1/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 1/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/15 and 1/8?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 1/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 1/8
20/15 - 1/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 20 x 8 - 1 x 15/120
= 160 - 15/120
= 145/120
= 29/24
Result: 29/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 1/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 1/8?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 1/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/24.
2. What is 20/15 minus 1/8 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 1/8 as a fraction is equal to 29/24.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 1/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 1/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/24 quickly.