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Subtract 30/10 from 2/20

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

2/20 - 30/10 is -29/10.

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,
   2/20 = 2 × 1/20 × 1 = 2/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   30/10 = 30 × 2/10 × 2 = 60/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/20 - 60/20 = 2 - 60/20 = -58/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10

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