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Subtract 20/50 from 36/75

36/75 - 20/50 is 2/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/150 - 60/150 = 72 - 60/150 = 12/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/25

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