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Subtract 6/25 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 6/25

20/9 - 6/25 is 446/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/225 - 54/225 = 500 - 54/225 = 446/225
5. In mixed form: 1221/225

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