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Subtract 20/56 from 54/70

54/70 - 20/56 is 29/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/280 - 100/280 = 216 - 100/280 = 116/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/70

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