18/5 Minus 8/20, Solve 18/5 - 8/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/5 and 8/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/5 and 8/20?
The given fractions are 18/5 and 8/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/5 and 8/20
18/5 - 8/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 18 x 4 - 8 x 1/20
= 72 - 8/20
= 64/20
= 16/5
Result: 16/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/5 and 8/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/5 and 8/20?
To subtract fractions 18/5 and 8/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/5.
2. What is 18/5 minus 8/20 as a fraction?
18/5 minus 8/20 as a fraction is equal to 16/5.
3. How to subtract 18/5 and 8/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/5 and 8/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/5 quickly.