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Subtract 3/20 from 6/50

6/50 - 3/20 is -3/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   6/50 = 6 × 2/50 × 2 = 12/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   3/20 = 3 × 5/20 × 5 = 15/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/100 - 15/100 = 12 - 15/100 = -3/100

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