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Subtract 20/3 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 6 2/3

35/14 - 20/3 is -25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   35/14 = 35 × 3/14 × 3 = 105/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/42 - 280/42 = 105 - 280/42 = -175/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6

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