6/8 Minus 20/14, Solve 6/8 - 20/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/8 and 20/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/8 and 20/14?
The given fractions are 6/8 and 20/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/8 and 20/14
6/8 - 20/14
The LCM of 8 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 8, 14 |
| 4, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 7 = 56
= 6 x 7 - 20 x 4/56
= 42 - 80/56
= -38/56
= -19/28
Result: -19/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/8 and 20/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/8 and 20/14?
To subtract fractions 6/8 and 20/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 14 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/28.
2. What is 6/8 minus 20/14 as a fraction?
6/8 minus 20/14 as a fraction is equal to -19/28.
3. How to subtract 6/8 and 20/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/8 and 20/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/28 quickly.