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Subtract 48/20 from 27/49

1^st number: 27/49, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

27/49 - 48/20 is -453/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   27/49 = 27 × 20/49 × 20 = 540/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/980 - 2352/980 = 540 - 2352/980 = -1812/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -453/245

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