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Subtract 60/9 from 8/20

1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 6 6/9

8/20 - 60/9 is -94/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    60/9 = 60 × 20/9 × 20 = 1200/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/180 - 1200/180 = 72 - 1200/180 = -1128/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/15

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