2/20 Minus 8/9, Solve 2/20 - 8/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/20 and 8/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/20 and 8/9?
The given fractions are 2/20 and 8/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/20 and 8/9
2/20 - 8/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 2 x 9 - 8 x 20/180
= 18 - 160/180
= -142/180
= -71/90
Result: -71/90
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/20 and 8/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/20 and 8/9?
To subtract fractions 2/20 and 8/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/90.
2. What is 2/20 minus 8/9 as a fraction?
2/20 minus 8/9 as a fraction is equal to -71/90.
3. How to subtract 2/20 and 8/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/20 and 8/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/90 quickly.