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Compare the fractions using - 4/9 and -8/20

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Answer:

-2/45

Explanation:

-4/9 is simplified and both 4 and 9 are perfect squares.

-8/20 can be reduced to -2/5 since both 8 and 20 are divisible by 4.

The difference between them is given by -4/9 - (-2/5) = (18-20)/45 = -2/45.

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