18/20 Minus 16/4, Solve 18/20 - 16/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/20 and 16/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/20 and 16/4?
The given fractions are 18/20 and 16/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/20 and 16/4
18/20 - 16/4
The LCM of 20 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
2 | 20, 4 |
2 | 10, 2 |
5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 5 x 1 = 20
= 18 x 1 - 16 x 5/20
= 18 - 80/20
= -62/20
= -31/10
Result: -31/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/20 and 16/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/20 and 16/4?
To subtract fractions 18/20 and 16/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/10.
2. What is 18/20 minus 16/4 as a fraction?
18/20 minus 16/4 as a fraction is equal to -31/10.
3. How to subtract 18/20 and 16/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/20 and 16/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/10 quickly.