8/5 Minus 20/16, Solve 8/5 - 20/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 20/16 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 20/16?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 20/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 20/16
8/5 - 20/16
The LCM of 5 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 8 x 16 - 20 x 5/80
= 128 - 100/80
= 28/80
= 7/20
Result: 7/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 20/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 20/16?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/20.
2. What is 8/5 minus 20/16 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to 7/20.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 20/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/20 quickly.