Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/7 and 20/1 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 16/7 and 20/1?

The given fractions are 16/7 and 20/1

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/7 and 20/1

16/7 - 20/1

The LCM of 7 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 7

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 7


= 16 x 1 - 20 x 7/7

= 16 - 140/7

= -124/7

Result: -124/7

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/7 and 20/1

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/7 and 20/1?

To subtract fractions 16/7 and 20/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 1 value i.e 7. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -124/7.

2. What is 16/7 minus 20/1 as a fraction?

16/7 minus 20/1 as a fraction is equal to -124/7.

3. How to subtract 16/7 and 20/1 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/7 and 20/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -124/7 quickly.