Subtract 20/5 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 4 0/5
4/9 - 20/5 is -32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/45 - 180/45 = 20 - 180/45 = -160/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/9
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