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Subtract 15/75 from 6/20

6/20 - 15/75 is 1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   6/20 = 6 × 15/20 × 15 = 90/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/300 - 60/300 = 90 - 60/300 = 30/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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