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Subtract 16/63 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 16/63

56/15 - 16/63 is 1096/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   56/15 = 56 × 21/15 × 21 = 1176/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/315 - 80/315 = 1176 - 80/315 = 1096/315
5. In mixed form: 3151/315

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