5/9 Minus 17/20, Solve 5/9 - 17/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/9 and 17/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/9 and 17/20?
The given fractions are 5/9 and 17/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/9 and 17/20
5/9 - 17/20
The LCM of 9 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 5 x 20 - 17 x 9/180
= 100 - 153/180
= -53/180
Result: -53/180
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/9 and 17/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/9 and 17/20?
To subtract fractions 5/9 and 17/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 20 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -53/180.
2. What is 5/9 minus 17/20 as a fraction?
5/9 minus 17/20 as a fraction is equal to -53/180.
3. How to subtract 5/9 and 17/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/9 and 17/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -53/180 quickly.