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Subtract 9/3 from 6/20

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

6/20 - 9/3 is -27/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   9/3 = 9 × 20/3 × 20 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/60 - 180/60 = 18 - 180/60 = -162/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10

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