Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 8/20

1^st number: 8/20, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

8/20 - 50/25 is -8/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/100 - 200/100 = 40 - 200/100 = -160/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5

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