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Subtract 9/20 from 4/24

4/24 - 9/20 is -17/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 20 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    9/20 = 9 × 6/20 × 6 = 54/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/120 - 54/120 = 20 - 54/120 = -34/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/60

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