7/16 Minus 20/6, Solve 7/16 - 20/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/16 and 20/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/16 and 20/6?
The given fractions are 7/16 and 20/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/16 and 20/6
7/16 - 20/6
The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 16, 6 |
| 8, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48
= 7 x 3 - 20 x 8/48
= 21 - 160/48
= -139/48
Result: -139/48
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/16 and 20/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/16 and 20/6?
To subtract fractions 7/16 and 20/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -139/48.
2. What is 7/16 minus 20/6 as a fraction?
7/16 minus 20/6 as a fraction is equal to -139/48.
3. How to subtract 7/16 and 20/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/16 and 20/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -139/48 quickly.