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Subtract 56/5 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

14/6 - 56/5 is -133/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   56/5 = 56 × 6/5 × 6 = 336/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/30 - 336/30 = 70 - 336/30 = -266/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/15

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