5/4 Minus 9/20, Solve 5/4 - 9/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 9/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 9/20?
The given fractions are 5/4 and 9/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 9/20
5/4 - 9/20
The LCM of 4 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 4, 20 |
| 2 | 2, 10 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 5 = 20
= 5 x 5 - 9 x 1/20
= 25 - 9/20
= 16/20
= 4/5
Result: 4/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 9/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 9/20?
To subtract fractions 5/4 and 9/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/5.
2. What is 5/4 minus 9/20 as a fraction?
5/4 minus 9/20 as a fraction is equal to 4/5.
3. How to subtract 5/4 and 9/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 9/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/5 quickly.