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Subtract 20/56 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 20/56

30/10 - 20/56 is 37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   30/10 = 30 × 28/10 × 28 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/280 - 100/280 = 840 - 100/280 = 740/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
6. In mixed form: 29/14

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