Answers

Subtract 56/8 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

20/6 - 56/8 is -11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/24 - 168/24 = 80 - 168/24 = -88/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3

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