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Subtract 27/5 from 6/20

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

6/20 - 27/5 is -51/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   27/5 = 27 × 4/5 × 4 = 108/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/20 - 108/20 = 6 - 108/20 = -102/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/10

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