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Subtract 20/60 from 8/25

8/25 - 20/60 is -1/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/300 - 100/300 = 96 - 100/300 = -4/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/75

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