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Subtract 6/25 from 20/60

20/60 - 6/25 is 7/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/300 - 72/300 = 100 - 72/300 = 28/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/75

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