7/4 Minus 20/3, Solve 7/4 - 20/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/4 and 20/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/4 and 20/3?
The given fractions are 7/4 and 20/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/4 and 20/3
7/4 - 20/3
The LCM of 4 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 7 x 3 - 20 x 4/12
= 21 - 80/12
= -59/12
Result: -59/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/4 and 20/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/4 and 20/3?
To subtract fractions 7/4 and 20/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/12.
2. What is 7/4 minus 20/3 as a fraction?
7/4 minus 20/3 as a fraction is equal to -59/12.
3. How to subtract 7/4 and 20/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/4 and 20/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/12 quickly.