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Subtract 20/50 from 5/30

5/30 - 20/50 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/150 - 60/150 = 25 - 60/150 = -35/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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