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Subtract 9/75 from 6/20

6/20 - 9/75 is 9/50.

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,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/300 - 36/300 = 90 - 36/300 = 54/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/50

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