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Subtract 2/56 from 20/18

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2/56

20/18 - 2/56 is 271/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    20/18 = 20 × 28/18 × 28 = 560/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/504 - 18/504 = 560 - 18/504 = 542/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/252
  6. In mixed form: 119/252

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