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Subtract 27/35 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 27/35

20/9 - 27/35 is 457/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   27/35 = 27 × 9/35 × 9 = 243/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/315 - 243/315 = 700 - 243/315 = 457/315
5. In mixed form: 1142/315

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