Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 20/11 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 20/11?

The given fractions are 8/5 and 20/11

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 20/11

8/5 - 20/11

The LCM of 5 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 55

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55


= 8 x 11 - 20 x 5/55

= 88 - 100/55

= -12/55

Result: -12/55

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 20/11

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 20/11?

To subtract fractions 8/5 and 20/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 11 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -12/55.

2. What is 8/5 minus 20/11 as a fraction?

8/5 minus 20/11 as a fraction is equal to -12/55.

3. How to subtract 8/5 and 20/11 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 20/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -12/55 quickly.