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Subtract 9/25 from 6/20

6/20 - 9/25 is -3/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   6/20 = 6 × 5/20 × 5 = 30/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   9/25 = 9 × 4/25 × 4 = 36/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/100 - 36/100 = 30 - 36/100 = -6/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/50

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