Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 32/56

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

32/56 - 84/20 is -127/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   84/20 = 84 × 14/20 × 14 = 1176/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/280 - 1176/280 = 160 - 1176/280 = -1016/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/35

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