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Subtract 8/14 from 10/20

10/20 - 8/14 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/140 - 80/140 = 70 - 80/140 = -10/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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