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Subtract 49/56 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 49/56

20/4 - 49/56 is 33/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   20/4 = 20 × 14/4 × 14 = 280/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   49/56 = 49 × 1/56 × 1 = 49/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/56 - 49/56 = 280 - 49/56 = 231/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/8
6. In mixed form: 41/8

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