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Subtract 25/60 from 20/72

20/72 - 25/60 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   25/60 = 25 × 6/60 × 6 = 150/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/360 - 150/360 = 100 - 150/360 = -50/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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