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Subtract 20/9 from 10/49

1^st number: 10/49, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

10/49 - 20/9 is -890/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   10/49 = 10 × 9/49 × 9 = 90/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   20/9 = 20 × 49/9 × 49 = 980/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/441 - 980/441 = 90 - 980/441 = -890/441

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