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Subtract 20/5 from 5/14

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 4 0/5

5/14 - 20/5 is -51/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/70 - 280/70 = 25 - 280/70 = -255/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/14

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