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Subtract 15/5 from 16/20

1^st number: 16/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

16/20 - 15/5 is -11/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   16/20 = 16 × 1/20 × 1 = 16/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/20 - 60/20 = 16 - 60/20 = -44/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/5

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