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Subtract 15/4 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

56/15 - 15/4 is -1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/60 - 225/60 = 224 - 225/60 = -1/60

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