8/16 Minus 20/2, Solve 8/16 - 20/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/16 and 20/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/16 and 20/2?
The given fractions are 8/16 and 20/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/16 and 20/2
8/16 - 20/2
The LCM of 16 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 2 |
| 8, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 1 = 16
= 8 x 1 - 20 x 8/16
= 8 - 160/16
= -152/16
= -19/2
Result: -19/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/16 and 20/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/16 and 20/2?
To subtract fractions 8/16 and 20/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 2 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/2.
2. What is 8/16 minus 20/2 as a fraction?
8/16 minus 20/2 as a fraction is equal to -19/2.
3. How to subtract 8/16 and 20/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/16 and 20/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/2 quickly.