Answers

Subtract 56/20 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

2/56 - 56/20 is -387/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   56/20 = 56 × 14/20 × 14 = 784/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/280 - 784/280 = 10 - 784/280 = -774/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -387/140

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