Answers

Subtract 75/20 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 3 15/20

10/56 - 75/20 is -25/7.

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,
   10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   75/20 = 75 × 14/20 × 14 = 1050/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/280 - 1050/280 = 50 - 1050/280 = -1000/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/7

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