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Subtract 1/48 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 1/48

56/20 - 1/48 is 667/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   56/20 = 56 × 12/20 × 12 = 672/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/240 - 5/240 = 672 - 5/240 = 667/240
5. In mixed form: 2187/240

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