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Subtract 54/12 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

14/20 - 54/12 is -19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/60 - 270/60 = 42 - 270/60 = -228/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5

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