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Subtract 1/56 from 84/20

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

84/20 - 1/56 is 1171/280.

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,
   84/20 = 84 × 14/20 × 14 = 1176/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/280 - 5/280 = 1176 - 5/280 = 1171/280
5. In mixed form: 451/280

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