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Subtract 20/14 from 6/5

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

6/5 - 20/14 is -8/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   6/5 = 6 × 14/5 × 14 = 84/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/70 - 100/70 = 84 - 100/70 = -16/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35

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