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Subtract 14/20 from 5/6

5/6 - 14/20 is 2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/60 - 42/60 = 50 - 42/60 = 8/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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