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Subtract 4/20 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 4/20

25/14 - 4/20 is 111/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/140 - 28/140 = 250 - 28/140 = 222/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/70
6. In mixed form: 141/70

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