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Subtract 20/75 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 20/75

27/14 - 20/75 is 349/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
   27/14 = 27 × 75/14 × 75 = 2025/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   20/75 = 20 × 14/75 × 14 = 280/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/1050 - 280/1050 = 2025 - 280/1050 = 1745/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/210
6. In mixed form: 1139/210

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