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Subtract 15/75 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/75

20/4 - 15/75 is 24/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   20/4 = 20 × 75/4 × 75 = 1500/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/300 - 60/300 = 1500 - 60/300 = 1440/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
6. In mixed form: 44/5

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