Subtract 9/20 from 4/30
4/30 - 9/20 is -19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 27/60 = 8 - 27/60 = -19/60
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