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Subtract 4/9 from 20/24

20/24 - 4/9 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/72 - 32/72 = 60 - 32/72 = 28/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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