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Subtract 35/9 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

49/20 - 35/9 is -259/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/180 - 700/180 = 441 - 700/180 = -259/180

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