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Subtract 7/20 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 7/20

10/6 - 7/20 is 79/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   10/6 = 10 × 10/6 × 10 = 100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/60 - 21/60 = 100 - 21/60 = 79/60
5. In mixed form: 119/60

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