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Subtract 70/16 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

14/20 - 70/16 is -147/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   14/20 = 14 × 4/20 × 4 = 56/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/80 - 350/80 = 56 - 350/80 = -294/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -147/40

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