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Subtract 63/56 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

56/20 - 63/56 is 67/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   56/20 = 56 × 14/20 × 14 = 784/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/280 - 315/280 = 784 - 315/280 = 469/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/40
6. In mixed form: 127/40

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