Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

8/14 - 60/20 is -17/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/140 - 420/140 = 80 - 420/140 = -340/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/7

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