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Subtract 20/36 from 5/75

5/75 - 20/36 is -22/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/900 - 500/900 = 60 - 500/900 = -440/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45

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