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Subtract 15/42 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 15/42

56/15 - 15/42 is 709/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   56/15 = 56 × 14/15 × 14 = 784/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/210 - 75/210 = 784 - 75/210 = 709/210
5. In mixed form: 379/210

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