Answers

Subtract 25/20 from 35/56

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

35/56 - 25/20 is -5/8.

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,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   25/20 = 25 × 14/20 × 14 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/280 - 350/280 = 175 - 350/280 = -175/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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