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Subtract 20/14 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

15/24 - 20/14 is -45/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 240/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/168 - 240/168 = 105 - 240/168 = -135/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/56

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