8/2 Minus 20/3, Solve 8/2 - 20/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/2 and 20/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/2 and 20/3?
The given fractions are 8/2 and 20/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/2 and 20/3
8/2 - 20/3
The LCM of 2 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 8 x 3 - 20 x 2/6
= 24 - 40/6
= -16/6
= -8/3
Result: -8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/2 and 20/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/2 and 20/3?
To subtract fractions 8/2 and 20/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 3 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/3.
2. What is 8/2 minus 20/3 as a fraction?
8/2 minus 20/3 as a fraction is equal to -8/3.
3. How to subtract 8/2 and 20/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/2 and 20/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/3 quickly.