Subtract 8/9 from 24/20
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 8/9
24/20 - 8/9 is 14/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 160/180 = 216 - 160/180 = 56/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/45
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