Subtract 3/9 from 3/20
3/20 - 3/9 is -11/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/180 - 60/180 = 27 - 60/180 = -33/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/60
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