Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 6/20

1^st number: 6/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

6/20 - 60/56 is -27/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   6/20 = 6 × 14/20 × 14 = 84/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/280 - 300/280 = 84 - 300/280 = -216/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/35

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