20/5 Minus 16/7, Solve 20/5 - 16/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/5 and 16/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/5 and 16/7?
The given fractions are 20/5 and 16/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/5 and 16/7
20/5 - 16/7
The LCM of 5 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 20 x 7 - 16 x 5/35
= 140 - 80/35
= 60/35
= 12/7
Result: 12/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/5 and 16/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/5 and 16/7?
To subtract fractions 20/5 and 16/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 7 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 12/7.
2. What is 20/5 minus 16/7 as a fraction?
20/5 minus 16/7 as a fraction is equal to 12/7.
3. How to subtract 20/5 and 16/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/5 and 16/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 12/7 quickly.