4/9 Minus 20/5, Solve 4/9 - 20/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/9 and 20/5?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 20/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 20/5
4/9 - 20/5
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
= 4 x 5 - 20 x 9/45
= 20 - 180/45
= -160/45
= -32/9
Result: -32/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 20/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 20/5?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 20/5 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 -32/9.
2. What is 4/9 minus 20/5 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -32/9.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 20/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -32/9 quickly.