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Subtract 27/49 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 27/49

20/9 - 27/49 is 737/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   20/9 = 20 × 49/9 × 49 = 980/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   27/49 = 27 × 9/49 × 9 = 243/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/441 - 243/441 = 980 - 243/441 = 737/441
5. In mixed form: 1296/441

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