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Subtract 8/20 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/20

20/6 - 8/20 is 44/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/60 - 24/60 = 200 - 24/60 = 176/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/15
6. In mixed form: 214/15

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