Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/3 and 7/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 7/20?

The given fractions are 5/3 and 7/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/3 and 7/20

5/3 - 7/20

The LCM of 3 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 5 x 20 - 7 x 3/60

= 100 - 21/60

= 79/60

Result: 79/60

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/3 and 7/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/3 and 7/20?

To subtract fractions 5/3 and 7/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 79/60.

2. What is 5/3 minus 7/20 as a fraction?

5/3 minus 7/20 as a fraction is equal to 79/60.

3. How to subtract 5/3 and 7/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/3 and 7/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 79/60 quickly.