20/19 Minus 5/2, Solve 20/19 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/19 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/19 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 20/19 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/19 and 5/2
20/19 - 5/2
The LCM of 19 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 38
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 38
= 20 x 2 - 5 x 19/38
= 40 - 95/38
= -55/38
Result: -55/38
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/19 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/19 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 20/19 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 2 value i.e 38. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -55/38.
2. What is 20/19 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
20/19 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -55/38.
3. How to subtract 20/19 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/19 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -55/38 quickly.