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Subtract 3/56 from 32/20

1^st number: 1 12/20, 2^nd number: 3/56

32/20 - 3/56 is 433/280.

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,
   32/20 = 32 × 14/20 × 14 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/280 - 15/280 = 448 - 15/280 = 433/280
5. In mixed form: 1153/280

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