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Subtract 15/5 from 8/20

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

8/20 - 15/5 is -13/5.

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,
   8/20 = 8 × 1/20 × 1 = 8/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/20 - 60/20 = 8 - 60/20 = -52/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5

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