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Subtract 20/60 from 75/20

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 20/60

75/20 - 20/60 is 41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/60 - 20/60 = 225 - 20/60 = 205/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
6. In mixed form: 35/12

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