Answers

Subtract 20/25 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 20/25

56/48 - 20/25 is 11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   20/25 = 20 × 48/25 × 48 = 960/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1200 - 960/1200 = 1400 - 960/1200 = 440/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30

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