Answers

Subtract 14/12 from 20/14

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

20/14 - 14/12 is 11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   20/14 = 20 × 6/14 × 6 = 120/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/84 - 98/84 = 120 - 98/84 = 22/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/42

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