Answers

Subtract 10/7 from 24/20

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

24/20 - 10/7 is -8/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/140 - 200/140 = 168 - 200/140 = -32/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35

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