Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 20/4 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 5/5 and 20/4?

The given fractions are 5/5 and 20/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 20/4

5/5 - 20/4

The LCM of 5 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20


= 5 x 4 - 20 x 5/20

= 20 - 100/20

= -80/20

= -4/1

Result: -4/1

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 20/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 20/4?

To subtract fractions 5/5 and 20/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/1.

2. What is 5/5 minus 20/4 as a fraction?

5/5 minus 20/4 as a fraction is equal to -4/1.

3. How to subtract 5/5 and 20/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 20/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/1 quickly.