Answers

Subtract 14/7 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

6/5 - 14/7 is -4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   14/7 = 14 × 5/7 × 5 = 70/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/35 - 70/35 = 42 - 70/35 = -28/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5

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