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Subtract 40/63 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 40/63

20/9 - 40/63 is 100/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   20/9 = 20 × 7/9 × 7 = 140/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   40/63 = 40 × 1/63 × 1 = 40/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/63 - 40/63 = 140 - 40/63 = 100/63
5. In mixed form: 137/63

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