Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 and 9/20 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 8/7 and 9/20?

The given fractions are 8/7 and 9/20

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 9/20

8/7 - 9/20

The LCM of 7 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 140

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140


= 8 x 20 - 9 x 7/140

= 160 - 63/140

= 97/140

Result: 97/140

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 9/20

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 9/20?

To subtract fractions 8/7 and 9/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 20 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 97/140.

2. What is 8/7 minus 9/20 as a fraction?

8/7 minus 9/20 as a fraction is equal to 97/140.

3. How to subtract 8/7 and 9/20 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 9/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 97/140 quickly.