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Subtract 20/5 from 12/16

1^st number: 12/16, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

12/16 - 20/5 is -13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   20/5 = 20 × 16/5 × 16 = 320/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/80 - 320/80 = 60 - 320/80 = -260/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4

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