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Subtract 20/9 from 2/48

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 2 2/9

2/48 - 20/9 is -157/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    20/9 = 20 × 16/9 × 16 = 320/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/144 - 320/144 = 6 - 320/144 = -314/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/72

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