Subtract 9/4 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 2 1/4
20/30 - 9/4 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 135/60 = 40 - 135/60 = -95/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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