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Subtract 20/14 from 5/20

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 6/14

5/20 - 20/14 is -33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 14 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    20/14 = 20 × 10/14 × 10 = 200/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/140 - 200/140 = 35 - 200/140 = -165/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28

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