20/8 Minus 5/3, Solve 20/8 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 5/3 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 5/3?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 5/3
20/8 - 5/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 20 x 3 - 5 x 8/24
= 60 - 40/24
= 20/24
= 5/6
Result: 5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/6.
2. What is 20/8 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to 5/6.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/6 quickly.