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Subtract 27/49 from 32/20

1^st number: 1 12/20, 2^nd number: 27/49

32/20 - 27/49 is 257/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   32/20 = 32 × 49/20 × 49 = 1568/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   27/49 = 27 × 20/49 × 20 = 540/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/980 - 540/980 = 1568 - 540/980 = 1028/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/245
6. In mixed form: 112/245

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