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Subtract 20/35 from 5/10

5/10 - 20/35 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/70 - 40/70 = 35 - 40/70 = -5/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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