5/20 Minus 15/5, Solve 5/20 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/20 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/20 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 5/20 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/20 and 15/5
5/20 - 15/5
The LCM of 20 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 20, 5 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 4 x 1 = 20
= 5 x 1 - 15 x 4/20
= 5 - 60/20
= -55/20
= -11/4
Result: -11/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/20 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/20 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 5/20 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 5 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/4.
2. What is 5/20 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
5/20 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -11/4.
3. How to subtract 5/20 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/20 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/4 quickly.