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Subtract 70/30 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

14/20 - 70/30 is -49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/60 - 140/60 = 42 - 140/60 = -98/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/30

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