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Subtract 40/5 from 7/20

1^st number: 7/20, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

7/20 - 40/5 is -153/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   7/20 = 7 × 1/20 × 1 = 7/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   40/5 = 40 × 4/5 × 4 = 160/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/20 - 160/20 = 7 - 160/20 = -153/20

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