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Subtract 6/25 from 20/36

20/36 - 6/25 is 71/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   6/25 = 6 × 36/25 × 36 = 216/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/900 - 216/900 = 500 - 216/900 = 284/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/225

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