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Subtract 56/30 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

5/20 - 56/30 is -97/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/60 - 112/60 = 15 - 112/60 = -97/60

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