20/15 Minus 18/3, Solve 20/15 - 18/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 18/3 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 18/3?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 18/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 18/3
20/15 - 18/3
The LCM of 15 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 15, 3 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 1 = 15
= 20 x 1 - 18 x 5/15
= 20 - 90/15
= -70/15
= -14/3
Result: -14/3
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 6/15 and 10/10
Subtract Fractions 11/11 and 5/6
Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 16/13
Subtract Fractions 11/1 and 3/15
Subtract Fractions 18/19 and 4/17
Subtract Fractions 20/6 and 4/12
Subtract Fractions 11/18 and 18/13
Subtract Fractions 15/13 and 9/9
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 18/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 18/3?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 18/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 3 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -14/3.
2. What is 20/15 minus 18/3 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 18/3 as a fraction is equal to -14/3.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 18/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 18/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -14/3 quickly.