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Subtract 20/9 from 6/18

1^st number: 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

6/18 - 20/9 is -17/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   6/18 = 6 × 1/18 × 1 = 6/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   20/9 = 20 × 2/9 × 2 = 40/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/18 - 40/18 = 6 - 40/18 = -34/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9

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