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Subtract 20/3 from 7/14

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 6 2/3

7/14 - 20/3 is -37/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    7/14 = 7 × 3/14 × 3 = 21/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    20/3 = 20 × 14/3 × 14 = 280/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/42 - 280/42 = 21 - 280/42 = -259/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6

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