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Subtract 20/56 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 20/56

48/30 - 20/56 is 87/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/840 - 300/840 = 1344 - 300/840 = 1044/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/70
6. In mixed form: 117/70

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