20/8 Minus 16/5, Solve 20/8 - 16/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 16/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/8 and 16/5?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 16/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 16/5
20/8 - 16/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (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 5 - 16 x 8/40
= 100 - 128/40
= -28/40
= -7/10
Result: -7/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 16/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 16/5?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/10.
2. What is 20/8 minus 16/5 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to -7/10.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 16/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/10 quickly.