Answers

Subtract 20/5 from 56/36

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

56/36 - 20/5 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/180 - 720/180 = 280 - 720/180 = -440/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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