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Subtract 20/6 from 14/45

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

14/45 - 20/6 is -136/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/90 - 300/90 = 28 - 300/90 = -272/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/45

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