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Subtract 20/56 from 48/80

48/80 - 20/56 is 17/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   20/56 = 20 × 10/56 × 10 = 200/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/560 - 200/560 = 336 - 200/560 = 136/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70

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