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Subtract 20/18 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

14/54 - 20/18 is -23/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   20/18 = 20 × 3/18 × 3 = 60/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/54 - 60/54 = 14 - 60/54 = -46/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/27

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