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Subtract 30/24 from 2/20

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 6/24

2/20 - 30/24 is -23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    2/20 = 2 × 6/20 × 6 = 12/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/120 - 150/120 = 12 - 150/120 = -138/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/20

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