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Subtract 49/20 from 24/54

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

24/54 - 49/20 is -361/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   24/54 = 24 × 10/54 × 10 = 240/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   49/20 = 49 × 27/20 × 27 = 1323/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/540 - 1323/540 = 240 - 1323/540 = -1083/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -361/180

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