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Subtract 20/14 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

25/8 - 20/14 is 95/56.

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,
   25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   20/14 = 20 × 4/14 × 4 = 80/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/56 - 80/56 = 175 - 80/56 = 95/56
5. In mixed form: 139/56

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