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Subtract 56/20 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

49/36 - 56/20 is -259/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/180 - 504/180 = 245 - 504/180 = -259/180

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