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Subtract 6/56 from 15/20

15/20 - 6/56 is 9/14.

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,
   15/20 = 15 × 14/20 × 14 = 210/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/280 - 30/280 = 210 - 30/280 = 180/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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