Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

5/20 - 60/50 is -19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   5/20 = 5 × 5/20 × 5 = 25/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   60/50 = 60 × 2/50 × 2 = 120/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/100 - 120/100 = 25 - 120/100 = -95/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/20

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