5/20 Minus 14/9, Solve 5/20 - 14/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/20 and 14/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/20 and 14/9?
The given fractions are 5/20 and 14/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/20 and 14/9
5/20 - 14/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 5 x 9 - 14 x 20/180
= 45 - 280/180
= -235/180
= -47/36
Result: -47/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/20 and 14/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/20 and 14/9?
To subtract fractions 5/20 and 14/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -47/36.
2. What is 5/20 minus 14/9 as a fraction?
5/20 minus 14/9 as a fraction is equal to -47/36.
3. How to subtract 5/20 and 14/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/20 and 14/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -47/36 quickly.