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Subtract 28/56 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 28/56

20/6 - 28/56 is 17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   20/6 = 20 × 28/6 × 28 = 560/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/168 - 84/168 = 560 - 84/168 = 476/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
6. In mixed form: 25/6

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