20/4 Minus 18/16, Solve 20/4 - 18/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/4 and 18/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/4 and 18/16?
The given fractions are 20/4 and 18/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/4 and 18/16
20/4 - 18/16
The LCM of 4 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 4, 16 |
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 4 = 16
= 20 x 4 - 18 x 1/16
= 80 - 18/16
= 62/16
= 31/8
Result: 31/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/4 and 18/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/4 and 18/16?
To subtract fractions 20/4 and 18/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/8.
2. What is 20/4 minus 18/16 as a fraction?
20/4 minus 18/16 as a fraction is equal to 31/8.
3. How to subtract 20/4 and 18/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/4 and 18/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/8 quickly.