Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 4/10 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 4/10?

The given fractions are 20/8 and 4/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 4/10

20/8 - 4/10

The LCM of 8 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
2 8, 10
4, 5

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 5 = 40


= 20 x 5 - 4 x 4/40

= 100 - 16/40

= 84/40

= 21/10

Result: 21/10

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 4/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 4/10?

To subtract fractions 20/8 and 4/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 10 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 21/10.

2. What is 20/8 minus 4/10 as a fraction?

20/8 minus 4/10 as a fraction is equal to 21/10.

3. How to subtract 20/8 and 4/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 4/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 21/10 quickly.