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Subtract 54/56 from 10/20

10/20 - 54/56 is -13/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   10/20 = 10 × 14/20 × 14 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/280 - 270/280 = 140 - 270/280 = -130/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/28

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