13/20 Minus 13/8, Solve 13/20 - 13/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/20 and 13/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/20 and 13/8?
The given fractions are 13/20 and 13/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/20 and 13/8
13/20 - 13/8
The LCM of 20 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 20, 8 |
| 2 | 10, 4 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 5 x 2 = 40
= 13 x 2 - 13 x 5/40
= 26 - 65/40
= -39/40
Result: -39/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/20 and 13/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/20 and 13/8?
To subtract fractions 13/20 and 13/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -39/40.
2. What is 13/20 minus 13/8 as a fraction?
13/20 minus 13/8 as a fraction is equal to -39/40.
3. How to subtract 13/20 and 13/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/20 and 13/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -39/40 quickly.