20/15 Minus 9/5, Solve 20/15 - 9/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/15 and 9/5 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 9/5?
The given fractions are 20/15 and 9/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/15 and 9/5
20/15 - 9/5
The LCM of 15 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 15, 5 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 3 x 1 = 15
= 20 x 1 - 9 x 3/15
= 20 - 27/15
= -7/15
Result: -7/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/15 and 9/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/15 and 9/5?
To subtract fractions 20/15 and 9/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/15.
2. What is 20/15 minus 9/5 as a fraction?
20/15 minus 9/5 as a fraction is equal to -7/15.
3. How to subtract 20/15 and 9/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/15 and 9/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/15 quickly.