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Subtract 20/7 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

14/24 - 20/7 is -191/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/168 - 480/168 = 98 - 480/168 = -382/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/84

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