Subtract 20/9 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 2/9
2/8 - 20/9 is -71/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 160/72 = 18 - 160/72 = -142/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/36
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