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Subtract 15/20 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 15/20

70/56 - 15/20 is 1/2.

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,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   15/20 = 15 × 14/20 × 14 = 210/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/280 - 210/280 = 350 - 210/280 = 140/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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