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Subtract 20/56 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 20/56

48/35 - 20/56 is 71/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   48/35 = 48 × 8/35 × 8 = 384/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/280 - 100/280 = 384 - 100/280 = 284/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/70
6. In mixed form: 11/70

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