Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

20/8 - 70/14 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   70/14 = 70 × 4/14 × 4 = 280/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/56 - 280/56 = 140 - 280/56 = -140/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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