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Subtract 20/45 from 8/75

8/75 - 20/45 is -76/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/225 - 100/225 = 24 - 100/225 = -76/225

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