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Subtract 3/20 from 18/30

18/30 - 3/20 is 9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/60 - 9/60 = 36 - 9/60 = 27/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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