Answers

Subtract 35/28 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

56/15 - 35/28 is 149/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   56/15 = 56 × 28/15 × 28 = 1568/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   35/28 = 35 × 15/28 × 15 = 525/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/420 - 525/420 = 1568 - 525/420 = 1043/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/60
6. In mixed form: 229/60

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