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Subtract 20/36 from 2/3

2/3 - 20/36 is 1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    2/3 = 2 × 12/3 × 12 = 24/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/36 - 20/36 = 24 - 20/36 = 4/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/9

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