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Subtract 50/9 from 20/27

1^st number: 20/27, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

20/27 - 50/9 is -130/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   20/27 = 20 × 1/27 × 1 = 20/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   50/9 = 50 × 3/9 × 3 = 150/27
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/27 - 150/27 = 20 - 150/27 = -130/27

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