7/20 Minus 5/2, Solve 7/20 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/20 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/20 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 7/20 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/20 and 5/2
7/20 - 5/2
The LCM of 20 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 20, 2 |
| 10, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 1 = 20
= 7 x 1 - 5 x 10/20
= 7 - 50/20
= -43/20
Result: -43/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/20 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/20 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 7/20 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 2 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/20.
2. What is 7/20 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
7/20 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -43/20.
3. How to subtract 7/20 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/20 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/20 quickly.