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Subtract 15/20 from 50/60

50/60 - 15/20 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/60 - 45/60 = 50 - 45/60 = 5/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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