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Subtract 60/5 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

5/20 - 60/5 is -47/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 5 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 5 × 4 = 20,
   60/5 = 60 × 4/5 × 4 = 240/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/20 - 240/20 = 5 - 240/20 = -235/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/4

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