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Subtract 45/80 from 4/20

4/20 - 45/80 is -29/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   4/20 = 4 × 4/20 × 4 = 16/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/80 - 45/80 = 16 - 45/80 = -29/80

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