4/8 Minus 20/15, Solve 4/8 - 20/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/8 and 20/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/8 and 20/15?
The given fractions are 4/8 and 20/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/8 and 20/15
4/8 - 20/15
The LCM of 8 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 4 x 15 - 20 x 8/120
= 60 - 160/120
= -100/120
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/8 and 20/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/8 and 20/15?
To subtract fractions 4/8 and 20/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 15 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 4/8 minus 20/15 as a fraction?
4/8 minus 20/15 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 4/8 and 20/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/8 and 20/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.