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Subtract 30/56 from 24/20

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 30/56

24/20 - 30/56 is 93/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   24/20 = 24 × 14/20 × 14 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/280 - 150/280 = 336 - 150/280 = 186/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/140

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