3/8 Minus 20/3, Solve 3/8 - 20/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 and 20/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/8 and 20/3?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 20/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 20/3
3/8 - 20/3
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
= 3 x 3 - 20 x 8/24
= 9 - 160/24
= -151/24
Result: -151/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 20/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 20/3?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 20/3 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 -151/24.
2. What is 3/8 minus 20/3 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 20/3 as a fraction is equal to -151/24.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 20/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 20/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -151/24 quickly.