Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/5 and 16/11 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 20/5 and 16/11?

The given fractions are 20/5 and 16/11

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/5 and 16/11

20/5 - 16/11

The LCM of 5 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 55

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55


= 20 x 11 - 16 x 5/55

= 220 - 80/55

= 140/55

= 28/11

Result: 28/11

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/5 and 16/11

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/5 and 16/11?

To subtract fractions 20/5 and 16/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 11 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 28/11.

2. What is 20/5 minus 16/11 as a fraction?

20/5 minus 16/11 as a fraction is equal to 28/11.

3. How to subtract 20/5 and 16/11 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/5 and 16/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 28/11 quickly.