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Subtract 49/20 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

56/18 - 49/20 is 119/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   56/18 = 56 × 10/18 × 10 = 560/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/180 - 441/180 = 560 - 441/180 = 119/180

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