20/15 Minus 5/6, Solve 20/15 - 5/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 5/6 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 5/6?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 5/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 5/6
20/15 - 5/6
The LCM of 15 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 15, 6 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 2 = 30
= 20 x 2 - 5 x 5/30
= 40 - 25/30
= 15/30
= 1/2
Result: 1/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 5/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 5/6?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/2.
2. What is 20/15 minus 5/6 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to 1/2.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 5/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/2 quickly.