16/7 Minus 20/5, Solve 16/7 - 20/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/7 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/7 and 20/5?
The given fractions are 16/7 and 20/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/7 and 20/5
16/7 - 20/5
The LCM of 7 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 16 x 5 - 20 x 7/35
= 80 - 140/35
= -60/35
= -12/7
Result: -12/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/7 and 20/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/7 and 20/5?
To subtract fractions 16/7 and 20/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 5 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -12/7.
2. What is 16/7 minus 20/5 as a fraction?
16/7 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -12/7.
3. How to subtract 16/7 and 20/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/7 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -12/7 quickly.