20/8 Minus 2/20, Solve 20/8 - 2/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 2/20 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 2/20?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 2/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 2/20
20/8 - 2/20
The LCM of 8 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 20 |
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 40
= 20 x 5 - 2 x 2/40
= 100 - 4/40
= 96/40
= 12/5
Result: 12/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 2/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 2/20?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 2/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 20 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 12/5.
2. What is 20/8 minus 2/20 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 2/20 as a fraction is equal to 12/5.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 2/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 2/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 12/5 quickly.