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Subtract 8/25 from 2/20

2/20 - 8/25 is -11/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/100 - 32/100 = 10 - 32/100 = -22/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/50

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