5/20 Minus 15/6, Solve 5/20 - 15/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/20 and 15/6 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 15/6?
The given fractions are 5/20 and 15/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/20 and 15/6
5/20 - 15/6
The LCM of 20 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 20, 6 |
| 10, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 3 = 60
= 5 x 3 - 15 x 10/60
= 15 - 150/60
= -135/60
= -9/4
Result: -9/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/20 and 15/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/20 and 15/6?
To subtract fractions 5/20 and 15/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 6 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/4.
2. What is 5/20 minus 15/6 as a fraction?
5/20 minus 15/6 as a fraction is equal to -9/4.
3. How to subtract 5/20 and 15/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/20 and 15/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/4 quickly.