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Subtract 56/9 from 9/20

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

9/20 - 56/9 is -1039/180.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/180 - 1120/180 = 81 - 1120/180 = -1039/180

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