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Subtract 70/75 from 14/20

14/20 - 70/75 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/300 - 280/300 = 210 - 280/300 = -70/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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