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Subtract 7/20 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 7/20

27/14 - 7/20 is 221/140.

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,
   27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/140 - 49/140 = 270 - 49/140 = 221/140
5. In mixed form: 181/140

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