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Subtract 15/28 from 56/36

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 15/28

56/36 - 15/28 is 257/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/252 - 135/252 = 392 - 135/252 = 257/252
5. In mixed form: 15/252

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