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Subtract 70/7 from 14/20

1^st number: 14/20, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

14/20 - 70/7 is -93/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   70/7 = 70 × 20/7 × 20 = 1400/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/140 - 1400/140 = 98 - 1400/140 = -1302/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/10

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