20/8 Minus 8/1, Solve 20/8 - 8/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/8 and 8/1 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 8/1?
The given fractions are 20/8 and 8/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/8 and 8/1
20/8 - 8/1
The LCM of 8 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 20 x 1 - 8 x 8/8
= 20 - 64/8
= -44/8
= -11/2
Result: -11/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/8 and 8/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/8 and 8/1?
To subtract fractions 20/8 and 8/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 1 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/2.
2. What is 20/8 minus 8/1 as a fraction?
20/8 minus 8/1 as a fraction is equal to -11/2.
3. How to subtract 20/8 and 8/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/8 and 8/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/2 quickly.