Subtract 32/20 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 1 12/20
4/9 - 32/20 is -52/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 288/180 = 80 - 288/180 = -208/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/45
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