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Subtract 9/20 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 9/20

49/27 - 9/20 is 737/540.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   49/27 = 49 × 20/27 × 20 = 980/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   9/20 = 9 × 27/20 × 27 = 243/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/540 - 243/540 = 980 - 243/540 = 737/540
5. In mixed form: 1197/540

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