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Subtract 4/20 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 4/20

49/36 - 4/20 is 209/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/180 - 36/180 = 245 - 36/180 = 209/180
5. In mixed form: 129/180

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