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Subtract 20/6 from 25/30

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

25/30 - 20/6 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/30 - 100/30 = 25 - 100/30 = -75/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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