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Subtract 20/14 from 75/4

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/14

75/4 - 20/14 is 485/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   75/4 = 75 × 7/4 × 7 = 525/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   20/14 = 20 × 2/14 × 2 = 40/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/28 - 40/28 = 525 - 40/28 = 485/28
5. In mixed form: 179/28

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