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Subtract 36/75 from 20/30

20/30 - 36/75 is 14/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/150 - 72/150 = 100 - 72/150 = 28/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/75

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