20/4 Minus 7/18, Solve 20/4 - 7/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/4 and 7/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/4 and 7/18?
The given fractions are 20/4 and 7/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/4 and 7/18
20/4 - 7/18
The LCM of 4 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 4, 18 |
| 2, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 9 = 36
= 20 x 9 - 7 x 2/36
= 180 - 14/36
= 166/36
= 83/18
Result: 83/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/4 and 7/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/4 and 7/18?
To subtract fractions 20/4 and 7/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 18 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 83/18.
2. What is 20/4 minus 7/18 as a fraction?
20/4 minus 7/18 as a fraction is equal to 83/18.
3. How to subtract 20/4 and 7/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/4 and 7/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 83/18 quickly.