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Subtract 8/48 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 8/48

20/9 - 8/48 is 37/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   20/9 = 20 × 16/9 × 16 = 320/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/144 - 24/144 = 320 - 24/144 = 296/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
6. In mixed form: 21/18

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