8/7 Minus 20/16, Solve 8/7 - 20/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 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 8/7 and 20/16?
The given fractions are 8/7 and 20/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 20/16
8/7 - 20/16
The LCM of 7 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 112
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 112
= 8 x 16 - 20 x 7/112
= 128 - 140/112
= -12/112
= -3/28
Result: -3/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 20/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 20/16?
To subtract fractions 8/7 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 16 value i.e 112. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/28.
2. What is 8/7 minus 20/16 as a fraction?
8/7 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to -3/28.
3. How to subtract 8/7 and 20/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/28 quickly.