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Subtract 8/20 from 7/56

7/56 - 8/20 is -11/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   8/20 = 8 × 14/20 × 14 = 112/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/280 - 112/280 = 35 - 112/280 = -77/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40

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