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Subtract 2/9 from 20/49

20/49 - 2/9 is 82/441.

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,
   20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   2/9 = 2 × 49/9 × 49 = 98/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/441 - 98/441 = 180 - 98/441 = 82/441

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