Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/8 and 9/20 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 14/8 and 9/20?

The given fractions are 14/8 and 9/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/8 and 9/20

14/8 - 9/20

The LCM of 8 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
2 8, 20
2 4, 10
2, 5

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 40


= 14 x 5 - 9 x 2/40

= 70 - 18/40

= 52/40

= 13/10

Result: 13/10

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/8 and 9/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/8 and 9/20?

To subtract fractions 14/8 and 9/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 20 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/10.

2. What is 14/8 minus 9/20 as a fraction?

14/8 minus 9/20 as a fraction is equal to 13/10.

3. How to subtract 14/8 and 9/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 14/8 and 9/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/10 quickly.