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Subtract 20/70 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 20/70

56/21 - 20/70 is 50/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   56/21 = 56 × 10/21 × 10 = 560/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/210 - 60/210 = 560 - 60/210 = 500/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
6. In mixed form: 28/21

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