Answers

Subtract 20/72 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 20/72

60/14 - 20/72 is 505/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   60/14 = 60 × 36/14 × 36 = 2160/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   20/72 = 20 × 7/72 × 7 = 140/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/504 - 140/504 = 2160 - 140/504 = 2020/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/126
6. In mixed form: 41/126

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