Answers

Subtract 28/20 from 56/96

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 1 8/20

56/96 - 28/20 is -49/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   28/20 = 28 × 24/20 × 24 = 672/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/480 - 672/480 = 280 - 672/480 = -392/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/60

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