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Subtract 5/12 from 20/14

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5/12

20/14 - 5/12 is 85/84.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/84 - 35/84 = 120 - 35/84 = 85/84
  5. In mixed form: 11/84

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