Subtract 20/6 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 3 2/6
4/9 - 20/6 is -26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
20/6 = 20 × 3/6 × 3 = 60/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/18 - 60/18 = 8 - 60/18 = -52/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9
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