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Subtract 20/5 from 25/50

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

25/50 - 20/5 is -7/2.

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,
   25/50 = 25 × 1/50 × 1 = 25/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   20/5 = 20 × 10/5 × 10 = 200/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/50 - 200/50 = 25 - 200/50 = -175/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2

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