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Subtract 20/14 from 5/16

1^st number: 5/16, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

5/16 - 20/14 is -125/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   20/14 = 20 × 8/14 × 8 = 160/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/112 - 160/112 = 35 - 160/112 = -125/112

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