3/8 Minus 20/11, Solve 3/8 - 20/11 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 and 20/11 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/8 and 20/11?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 20/11
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 20/11
3/8 - 20/11
The LCM of 8 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 88
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 88
= 3 x 11 - 20 x 8/88
= 33 - 160/88
= -127/88
Result: -127/88
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 20/11
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 20/11?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 20/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 11 value i.e 88. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -127/88.
2. What is 3/8 minus 20/11 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 20/11 as a fraction is equal to -127/88.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 20/11 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 20/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -127/88 quickly.