Answers

Subtract 63/6 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

56/20 - 63/6 is -77/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   63/6 = 63 × 10/6 × 10 = 630/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/60 - 630/60 = 168 - 630/60 = -462/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/10

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