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Subtract 4/12 from 20/56

20/56 - 4/12 is 1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   4/12 = 4 × 14/12 × 14 = 56/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/168 - 56/168 = 60 - 56/168 = 4/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42

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