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Subtract 8/20 from 5/9

5/9 - 8/20 is 7/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/180 - 72/180 = 100 - 72/180 = 28/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45

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