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Subtract 20/6 from 14/42

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

14/42 - 20/6 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   14/42 = 14 × 1/42 × 1 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/42 - 140/42 = 14 - 140/42 = -126/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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