Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/16 and 2/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 20/16 and 2/6?

The given fractions are 20/16 and 2/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/16 and 2/6

20/16 - 2/6

The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
2 16, 6
8, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48


= 20 x 3 - 2 x 8/48

= 60 - 16/48

= 44/48

= 11/12

Result: 11/12

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/16 and 2/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/16 and 2/6?

To subtract fractions 20/16 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/12.

2. What is 20/16 minus 2/6 as a fraction?

20/16 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 11/12.

3. How to subtract 20/16 and 2/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/16 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/12 quickly.