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Subtract 49/60 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 49/60

20/9 - 49/60 is 253/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/180 - 147/180 = 400 - 147/180 = 253/180
5. In mixed form: 173/180

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