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Subtract 30/20 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 10/20

6/5 - 30/20 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   6/5 = 6 × 4/5 × 4 = 24/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   30/20 = 30 × 1/20 × 1 = 30/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/20 - 30/20 = 24 - 30/20 = -6/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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