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Subtract 35/20 from 15/56

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

15/56 - 35/20 is -83/56.

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,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/280 - 490/280 = 75 - 490/280 = -415/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/56

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