Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

60/20 - 60/56 is 27/14.

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,
   60/20 = 60 × 14/20 × 14 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/280 - 300/280 = 840 - 300/280 = 540/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
6. In mixed form: 113/14

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