20/15 Minus 7/1, Solve 20/15 - 7/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 7/1 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 7/1?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 7/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 7/1
20/15 - 7/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 20 x 1 - 7 x 15/15
= 20 - 105/15
= -85/15
= -17/3
Result: -17/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 7/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 7/1?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 7/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/3.
2. What is 20/15 minus 7/1 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 7/1 as a fraction is equal to -17/3.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 7/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 7/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/3 quickly.