20/15 Minus 17/4, Solve 20/15 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 17/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/15 and 17/4?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 17/4
20/15 - 17/4
The LCM of 15 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 20 x 4 - 17 x 15/60
= 80 - 255/60
= -175/60
= -35/12
Result: -35/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 4 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -35/12.
2. What is 20/15 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -35/12.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -35/12 quickly.