8/9 Minus 5/20, Solve 8/9 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 5/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 5/20
8/9 - 5/20
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
= 8 x 20 - 5 x 9/180
= 160 - 45/180
= 115/180
= 23/36
Result: 23/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 5/20 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 23/36.
2. What is 8/9 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 23/36.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/36 quickly.