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Subtract 14/70 from 2/20

2/20 - 14/70 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/140 - 28/140 = 14 - 28/140 = -14/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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