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Subtract 56/15 from 3/9

1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 3 11/15

3/9 - 56/15 is -17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    56/15 = 56 × 3/15 × 3 = 168/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/45 - 168/45 = 15 - 168/45 = -153/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5

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