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Subtract 49/36 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

14/20 - 49/36 is -119/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/180 - 245/180 = 126 - 245/180 = -119/180

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