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Subtract 14/50 from 36/20

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 14/50

36/20 - 14/50 is 38/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   36/20 = 36 × 5/20 × 5 = 180/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/100 - 28/100 = 180 - 28/100 = 152/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/25
6. In mixed form: 113/25

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