Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/7 and 6/8 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 20/7 and 6/8?

The given fractions are 20/7 and 6/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/7 and 6/8

20/7 - 6/8

The LCM of 7 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56


= 20 x 8 - 6 x 7/56

= 160 - 42/56

= 118/56

= 59/28

Result: 59/28

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/7 and 6/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/7 and 6/8?

To subtract fractions 20/7 and 6/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 59/28.

2. What is 20/7 minus 6/8 as a fraction?

20/7 minus 6/8 as a fraction is equal to 59/28.

3. How to subtract 20/7 and 6/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/7 and 6/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 59/28 quickly.