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Subtract 6/10 from 12/20

12/20 - 6/10 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   6/10 = 6 × 2/10 × 2 = 12/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/20 - 12/20 = 12 - 12/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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