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Subtract 6/5 from 20/50

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

20/50 - 6/5 is -4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   6/5 = 6 × 10/5 × 10 = 60/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/50 - 60/50 = 20 - 60/50 = -40/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5

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