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Subtract 48/36 from 9/20

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 12/36

9/20 - 48/36 is -53/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/180 - 240/180 = 81 - 240/180 = -159/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/60

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