3/6 Minus 5/20, Solve 3/6 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/6 and 5/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/6 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 3/6 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/6 and 5/20
3/6 - 5/20
The LCM of 6 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 6, 20 |
| 3, 10 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 10 = 60
= 3 x 10 - 5 x 3/60
= 30 - 15/60
= 15/60
= 1/4
Result: 1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/6 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/6 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 3/6 and 5/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/4.
2. What is 3/6 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
3/6 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 1/4.
3. How to subtract 3/6 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/6 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/4 quickly.