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Subtract 6/4 from 4/20

1^st number: 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

4/20 - 6/4 is -13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   4/20 = 4 × 1/20 × 1 = 4/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/20 - 30/20 = 4 - 30/20 = -26/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10

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