20/14 Minus 18/8, Solve 20/14 - 18/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/14 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 20/14 and 18/8?
The given fractions are 20/14 and 18/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/14 and 18/8
20/14 - 18/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 20 x 4 - 18 x 7/56
= 80 - 126/56
= -46/56
= -23/28
Result: -23/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/14 and 18/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/14 and 18/8?
To subtract fractions 20/14 and 18/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/28.
2. What is 20/14 minus 18/8 as a fraction?
20/14 minus 18/8 as a fraction is equal to -23/28.
3. How to subtract 20/14 and 18/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/14 and 18/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/28 quickly.