5/8 Minus 20/13, Solve 5/8 - 20/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 20/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 20/13?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 20/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 20/13
5/8 - 20/13
The LCM of 8 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 104
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 104
= 5 x 13 - 20 x 8/104
= 65 - 160/104
= -95/104
Result: -95/104
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 20/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 20/13?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 20/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 13 value i.e 104. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -95/104.
2. What is 5/8 minus 20/13 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 20/13 as a fraction is equal to -95/104.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 20/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 20/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -95/104 quickly.