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Subtract 8/20 from 14/64

14/64 - 8/20 is -29/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   8/20 = 8 × 16/20 × 16 = 128/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/320 - 128/320 = 70 - 128/320 = -58/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/160

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