Answers

Subtract 20/7 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

14/6 - 20/7 is -11/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   20/7 = 20 × 6/7 × 6 = 120/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/42 - 120/42 = 98 - 120/42 = -22/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21

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