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Subtract 9/28 from 5/20

5/20 - 9/28 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
   9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/140 - 45/140 = 35 - 45/140 = -10/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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