Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 14/7 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 20/8 and 14/7?

The given fractions are 20/8 and 14/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 14/7

20/8 - 14/7

The LCM of 8 and 7 (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 7 - 14 x 8/56

= 140 - 112/56

= 28/56

= 1/2

Result: 1/2

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 14/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 14/7?

To subtract fractions 20/8 and 14/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/2.

2. What is 20/8 minus 14/7 as a fraction?

20/8 minus 14/7 as a fraction is equal to 1/2.

3. How to subtract 20/8 and 14/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 14/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/2 quickly.