Subtract 15/20 from 5/9
5/9 - 15/20 is -7/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/180 - 135/180 = 100 - 135/180 = -35/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/36
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