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Subtract 25/56 from 7/20

7/20 - 25/56 is -27/280.

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,
   7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/280 - 125/280 = 98 - 125/280 = -27/280

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