20/19 Minus 5/9, Solve 20/19 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/19 and 5/9 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 5/9?
The given fractions are 20/19 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/19 and 5/9
20/19 - 5/9
The LCM of 19 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 171
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 171
= 20 x 9 - 5 x 19/171
= 180 - 95/171
= 85/171
Result: 85/171
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/19 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/19 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 20/19 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 19 and 9 value i.e 171. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 85/171.
2. What is 20/19 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
20/19 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 85/171.
3. How to subtract 20/19 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/19 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 85/171 quickly.