8/20 Minus 11/5, Solve 8/20 - 11/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/20 and 11/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/20 and 11/5?
The given fractions are 8/20 and 11/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/20 and 11/5
8/20 - 11/5
The LCM of 20 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 20, 5 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 4 x 1 = 20
= 8 x 1 - 11 x 4/20
= 8 - 44/20
= -36/20
= -9/5
Result: -9/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/20 and 11/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/20 and 11/5?
To subtract fractions 8/20 and 11/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 5 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/5.
2. What is 8/20 minus 11/5 as a fraction?
8/20 minus 11/5 as a fraction is equal to -9/5.
3. How to subtract 8/20 and 11/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/20 and 11/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/5 quickly.