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Subtract 30/6 from 20/14

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 5 0/6

20/14 - 30/6 is -25/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   30/6 = 30 × 7/6 × 7 = 210/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/42 - 210/42 = 60 - 210/42 = -150/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/7

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