Answers

Subtract 25/20 from 56/36

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

56/36 - 25/20 is 11/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/180 - 225/180 = 280 - 225/180 = 55/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/36

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