Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


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

The given fractions are 20/5 and 16/8

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

20/5 - 16/8

The LCM of 5 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40


= 20 x 8 - 16 x 5/40

= 160 - 80/40

= 80/40

= 2/1

Result: 2/1

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

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

To subtract fractions 20/5 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/1.

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

20/5 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to 2/1.

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

You have to give these numbers 20/5 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/1 quickly.