20/1 Minus 18/8, Solve 20/1 - 18/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/1 and 18/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/1 and 18/8?
The given fractions are 20/1 and 18/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/1 and 18/8
20/1 - 18/8
The LCM of 1 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 20 x 8 - 18 x 1/8
= 160 - 18/8
= 142/8
= 71/4
Result: 71/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/1 and 18/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/1 and 18/8?
To subtract fractions 20/1 and 18/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/4.
2. What is 20/1 minus 18/8 as a fraction?
20/1 minus 18/8 as a fraction is equal to 71/4.
3. How to subtract 20/1 and 18/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/1 and 18/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/4 quickly.