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Subtract 15/70 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 15/70

56/20 - 15/70 is 181/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/140 - 30/140 = 392 - 30/140 = 362/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/70
6. In mixed form: 241/70

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