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Subtract 2/20 from 3/4

3/4 - 2/20 is 13/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    3/4 = 3 × 5/4 × 5 = 15/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/20 - 2/20 = 15 - 2/20 = 13/20

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