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Subtract 1/36 from 56/20

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

56/20 - 1/36 is 499/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/180 - 5/180 = 504 - 5/180 = 499/180
5. In mixed form: 2139/180

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