Subtract 24/9 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 6/9
5/20 - 24/9 is -29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 480/180 = 45 - 480/180 = -435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12
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