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Subtract 2/20 from 30/9

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 2/20

30/9 - 2/20 is 97/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/180 - 18/180 = 600 - 18/180 = 582/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/30
  6. In mixed form: 37/30

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