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Subtract 9/20 from 10/12

10/12 - 9/20 is 23/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/60 - 27/60 = 50 - 27/60 = 23/60

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