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Subtract 3/20 from 50/75

50/75 - 3/20 is 31/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   3/20 = 3 × 15/20 × 15 = 45/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/300 - 45/300 = 200 - 45/300 = 155/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/60

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