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Subtract 56/15 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

14/75 - 56/15 is -266/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   14/75 = 14 × 1/75 × 1 = 14/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   56/15 = 56 × 5/15 × 5 = 280/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/75 - 280/75 = 14 - 280/75 = -266/75

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