8/14 Minus 20/4, Solve 8/14 - 20/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/14 and 20/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/14 and 20/4?
The given fractions are 8/14 and 20/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/14 and 20/4
8/14 - 20/4
The LCM of 14 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 14, 4 |
| 7, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 2 = 28
= 8 x 2 - 20 x 7/28
= 16 - 140/28
= -124/28
= -31/7
Result: -31/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/14 and 20/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/14 and 20/4?
To subtract fractions 8/14 and 20/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/7.
2. What is 8/14 minus 20/4 as a fraction?
8/14 minus 20/4 as a fraction is equal to -31/7.
3. How to subtract 8/14 and 20/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/14 and 20/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/7 quickly.