8/20 Minus 16/9, Solve 8/20 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/20 and 16/9 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 16/9?
The given fractions are 8/20 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/20 and 16/9
8/20 - 16/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 8 x 9 - 16 x 20/180
= 72 - 320/180
= -248/180
= -62/45
Result: -62/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/20 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/20 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 8/20 and 16/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -62/45.
2. What is 8/20 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
8/20 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to -62/45.
3. How to subtract 8/20 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/20 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -62/45 quickly.