Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/16 and 3/8 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 3/8?

The given fractions are 20/16 and 3/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/16 and 3/8

20/16 - 3/8

The LCM of 16 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
2 16, 8
2 8, 4
2 2, 4
1, 2

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 16


= 20 x 1 - 3 x 2/16

= 20 - 6/16

= 14/16

= 7/8

Result: 7/8

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/16 and 3/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/16 and 3/8?

To subtract fractions 20/16 and 3/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 8 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/8.

2. What is 20/16 minus 3/8 as a fraction?

20/16 minus 3/8 as a fraction is equal to 7/8.

3. How to subtract 20/16 and 3/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/16 and 3/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/8 quickly.