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Subtract 6/16 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 6/16

49/20 - 6/16 is 83/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/80 - 30/80 = 196 - 30/80 = 166/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/40
6. In mixed form: 23/40

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