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Subtract 49/32 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

20/9 - 49/32 is 199/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   20/9 = 20 × 32/9 × 32 = 640/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/288 - 441/288 = 640 - 441/288 = 199/288

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