16/20 Minus 6/7, Solve 16/20 - 6/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/20 and 6/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/20 and 6/7?
The given fractions are 16/20 and 6/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/20 and 6/7
16/20 - 6/7
The LCM of 20 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 16 x 7 - 6 x 20/140
= 112 - 120/140
= -8/140
= -2/35
Result: -2/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/20 and 6/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/20 and 6/7?
To subtract fractions 16/20 and 6/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 7 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/35.
2. What is 16/20 minus 6/7 as a fraction?
16/20 minus 6/7 as a fraction is equal to -2/35.
3. How to subtract 16/20 and 6/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/20 and 6/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/35 quickly.