what is 1/4 minus 1/5
\(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{5}\)
First, you have to find a common denominator
The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
\(\frac{5}{20}- \frac{4}{20}\)
Subtract the numerators
1/20 is the final answer
\(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{5}=\ \ \ \ | make\ common\ denominator\ 20\\\\ \frac{5}{20}-\frac{4}{20}=\frac{5-4}{20}=\frac{1}{20}\\\\ Solution\ is\ \frac{1}{20}.\)