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Subtract 20/9 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

16/15 - 20/9 is -52/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   16/15 = 16 × 3/15 × 3 = 48/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/45 - 100/45 = 48 - 100/45 = -52/45

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