Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/20 and 1/3 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 9/20 and 1/3?

The given fractions are 9/20 and 1/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/20 and 1/3

9/20 - 1/3

The LCM of 20 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 9 x 3 - 1 x 20/60

= 27 - 20/60

= 7/60

Result: 7/60

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/20 and 1/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/20 and 1/3?

To subtract fractions 9/20 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 3 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/60.

2. What is 9/20 minus 1/3 as a fraction?

9/20 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 7/60.

3. How to subtract 9/20 and 1/3 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 9/20 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/60 quickly.