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Subtract 45/54 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 45/54

49/20 - 45/54 is 97/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   49/20 = 49 × 27/20 × 27 = 1323/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/540 - 450/540 = 1323 - 450/540 = 873/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/60
6. In mixed form: 137/60

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