20/8 Minus 20/7, Solve 20/8 - 20/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 20/7 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 20/7?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 20/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 20/7
20/8 - 20/7
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 - 20 x 8/56
= 140 - 160/56
= -20/56
= -5/14
Result: -5/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 20/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 20/7?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 20/7 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 -5/14.
2. What is 20/8 minus 20/7 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 20/7 as a fraction is equal to -5/14.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 20/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 20/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/14 quickly.