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Subtract 14/20 from 14/32

14/32 - 14/20 is -21/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   14/32 = 14 × 5/32 × 5 = 70/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   14/20 = 14 × 8/20 × 8 = 112/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/160 - 112/160 = 70 - 112/160 = -42/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/80

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