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Subtract 56/15 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

5/63 - 56/15 is -1151/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   56/15 = 56 × 21/15 × 21 = 1176/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/315 - 1176/315 = 25 - 1176/315 = -1151/315

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