Answers

Subtract 20/8 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/8

56/60 - 20/8 is -47/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/120 - 300/120 = 112 - 300/120 = -188/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30

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