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Subtract 32/4 from 8/20

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 8 0/4

8/20 - 32/4 is -38/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 4 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 4 × 5 = 20,
   32/4 = 32 × 5/4 × 5 = 160/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/20 - 160/20 = 8 - 160/20 = -152/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/5

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