Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/16 and 8/5 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 8/5?

The given fractions are 20/16 and 8/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/16 and 8/5

20/16 - 8/5

The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80


= 20 x 5 - 8 x 16/80

= 100 - 128/80

= -28/80

= -7/20

Result: -7/20

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/16 and 8/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/16 and 8/5?

To subtract fractions 20/16 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/20.

2. What is 20/16 minus 8/5 as a fraction?

20/16 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to -7/20.

3. How to subtract 20/16 and 8/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/16 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/20 quickly.