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Subtract 56/20 from 5/14

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 2 16/20

5/14 - 56/20 is -171/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    5/14 = 5 × 10/14 × 10 = 50/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/140 - 392/140 = 50 - 392/140 = -342/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/70

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