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Subtract 10/75 from 2/20

2/20 - 10/75 is -1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   2/20 = 2 × 15/20 × 15 = 30/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/300 - 40/300 = 30 - 40/300 = -10/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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