3/20 Minus 16/7, Solve 3/20 - 16/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/20 and 16/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/20 and 16/7?
The given fractions are 3/20 and 16/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/20 and 16/7
3/20 - 16/7
The LCM of 20 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 3 x 7 - 16 x 20/140
= 21 - 320/140
= -299/140
Result: -299/140
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/20 and 16/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/20 and 16/7?
To subtract fractions 3/20 and 16/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 7 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -299/140.
2. What is 3/20 minus 16/7 as a fraction?
3/20 minus 16/7 as a fraction is equal to -299/140.
3. How to subtract 3/20 and 16/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/20 and 16/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -299/140 quickly.