3/9 Minus 15/20, Solve 3/9 - 15/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/9 and 15/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/9 and 15/20?
The given fractions are 3/9 and 15/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/9 and 15/20
3/9 - 15/20
The LCM of 9 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 3 x 20 - 15 x 9/180
= 60 - 135/180
= -75/180
= -5/12
Result: -5/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/9 and 15/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/9 and 15/20?
To subtract fractions 3/9 and 15/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 20 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/12.
2. What is 3/9 minus 15/20 as a fraction?
3/9 minus 15/20 as a fraction is equal to -5/12.
3. How to subtract 3/9 and 15/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/9 and 15/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/12 quickly.