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Subtract 75/20 from 2/9

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 3 15/20

2/9 - 75/20 is -127/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/180 - 675/180 = 40 - 675/180 = -635/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/36

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