Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/11 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 8/11 and 20/5?

The given fractions are 8/11 and 20/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/11 and 20/5

8/11 - 20/5

The LCM of 11 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 55

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55


= 8 x 5 - 20 x 11/55

= 40 - 220/55

= -180/55

= -36/11

Result: -36/11

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/11 and 20/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/11 and 20/5?

To subtract fractions 8/11 and 20/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 5 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -36/11.

2. What is 8/11 minus 20/5 as a fraction?

8/11 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -36/11.

3. How to subtract 8/11 and 20/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/11 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -36/11 quickly.