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Subtract 3/75 from 20/56

20/56 - 3/75 is 111/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   20/56 = 20 × 75/56 × 75 = 1500/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   3/75 = 3 × 56/75 × 56 = 168/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/4200 - 168/4200 = 1500 - 168/4200 = 1332/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/350

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