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Subtract 20/60 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 20/60

15/6 - 20/60 is 13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 20/60 = 150 - 20/60 = 130/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
6. In mixed form: 21/6

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