20/9 Minus 15/5, Solve 20/9 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/9 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/9 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 20/9 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/9 and 15/5
20/9 - 15/5
The LCM of 9 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 20 x 5 - 15 x 9/45
= 100 - 135/45
= -35/45
= -7/9
Result: -7/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/9 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/9 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 20/9 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 5 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/9.
2. What is 20/9 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
20/9 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -7/9.
3. How to subtract 20/9 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/9 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/9 quickly.