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Subtract 5/56 from 3/20

3/20 - 5/56 is 17/280.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 14/20 × 14 = 42/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/280 - 25/280 = 42 - 25/280 = 17/280

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