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Subtract 4/18 from 6/20

6/20 - 4/18 is 7/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/180 - 40/180 = 54 - 40/180 = 14/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/90

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