Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/7 and 8/3 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 8/3?

The given fractions are 20/7 and 8/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/7 and 8/3

20/7 - 8/3

The LCM of 7 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 21

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21


= 20 x 3 - 8 x 7/21

= 60 - 56/21

= 4/21

Result: 4/21

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/7 and 8/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/7 and 8/3?

To subtract fractions 20/7 and 8/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 3 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/21.

2. What is 20/7 minus 8/3 as a fraction?

20/7 minus 8/3 as a fraction is equal to 4/21.

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

You have to give these numbers 20/7 and 8/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/21 quickly.