4/8 Minus 5/20, Solve 4/8 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/8 and 5/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/8 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 4/8 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/8 and 5/20
4/8 - 5/20
The LCM of 8 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 20 |
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 40
= 4 x 5 - 5 x 2/40
= 20 - 10/40
= 10/40
= 1/4
Result: 1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/8 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/8 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 4/8 and 5/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 20 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/4.
2. What is 4/8 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
4/8 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 1/4.
3. How to subtract 4/8 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/8 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/4 quickly.