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Subtract 14/20 from 2/25

2/25 - 14/20 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/100 - 70/100 = 8 - 70/100 = -62/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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