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Subtract 7/24 from 56/20

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 7/24

56/20 - 7/24 is 301/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   56/20 = 56 × 6/20 × 6 = 336/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/120 - 35/120 = 336 - 35/120 = 301/120
5. In mixed form: 261/120

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