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Subtract 15/10 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

5/20 - 15/10 is -5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   5/20 = 5 × 1/20 × 1 = 5/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   15/10 = 15 × 2/10 × 2 = 30/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/20 - 30/20 = 5 - 30/20 = -25/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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