Answers

Subtract 48/20 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

49/56 - 48/20 is -61/40.

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   48/20 = 48 × 14/20 × 14 = 672/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/280 - 672/280 = 245 - 672/280 = -427/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/40

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