Subtract 35/9 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 3 8/9
20/30 - 35/9 is -29/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 350/90 = 60 - 350/90 = -290/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/9
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