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Subtract 20/84 from 5/75

5/75 - 20/84 is -6/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/2100 - 500/2100 = 140 - 500/2100 = -360/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35

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