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Subtract 9/20 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 9/20

45/16 - 9/20 is 189/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/80 - 36/80 = 225 - 36/80 = 189/80
5. In mixed form: 229/80

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