8/5 Minus 18/20, Solve 8/5 - 18/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 18/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 18/20?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 18/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 18/20
8/5 - 18/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 8 x 4 - 18 x 1/20
= 32 - 18/20
= 14/20
= 7/10
Result: 7/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 18/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 18/20?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 18/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/10.
2. What is 8/5 minus 18/20 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 18/20 as a fraction is equal to 7/10.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 18/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 18/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/10 quickly.