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Subtract 50/27 from 40/20

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

40/20 - 50/27 is 4/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   40/20 = 40 × 27/20 × 27 = 1080/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   50/27 = 50 × 20/27 × 20 = 1000/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/540 - 1000/540 = 1080 - 1000/540 = 80/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/27

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