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Subtract 9/8 from 49/20

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

49/20 - 9/8 is 53/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   49/20 = 49 × 2/20 × 2 = 98/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/40 - 45/40 = 98 - 45/40 = 53/40
5. In mixed form: 113/40

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