20/15 Minus 7/8, Solve 20/15 - 7/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 7/8 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 7/8?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 7/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 7/8
20/15 - 7/8
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 - 7 x 15/120
= 160 - 105/120
= 55/120
= 11/24
Result: 11/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 7/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 7/8?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 7/8 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 11/24.
2. What is 20/15 minus 7/8 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 7/8 as a fraction is equal to 11/24.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 7/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 7/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/24 quickly.