Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

16/56 - 84/20 is -137/35.

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,
   16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   84/20 = 84 × 14/20 × 14 = 1176/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/280 - 1176/280 = 80 - 1176/280 = -1096/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/35

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