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Subtract 3/25 from 20/56

20/56 - 3/25 is 83/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    3/25 = 3 × 56/25 × 56 = 168/1400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/1400 - 168/1400 = 500 - 168/1400 = 332/1400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/350

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