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The difference of a proper fraction and its reciprocal is `(9)/(20)`. Then find the equation.

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Let the proper fraction be `(1)/(x)` `:.` the reciprocal =x.
As per question, `(1)/(x)-x=(9)/(20)`
Hence, the required equation is `(1)/(x)-x=(9)/(20)`.
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