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Subtract 35/72 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 35/72

56/15 - 35/72 is 1169/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   56/15 = 56 × 24/15 × 24 = 1344/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/360 - 175/360 = 1344 - 175/360 = 1169/360
5. In mixed form: 389/360

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