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Subtract 14/49 from 7/20

7/20 - 14/49 is 9/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   7/20 = 7 × 49/20 × 49 = 343/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   14/49 = 14 × 20/49 × 20 = 280/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/980 - 280/980 = 343 - 280/980 = 63/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/140

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