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Subtract 63/56 from 5/15

1^st number: 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

5/15 - 63/56 is -19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   5/15 = 5 × 56/15 × 56 = 280/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/840 - 945/840 = 280 - 945/840 = -665/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/24

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