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Subtract 36/16 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

56/15 - 36/16 is 89/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   56/15 = 56 × 16/15 × 16 = 896/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/240 - 540/240 = 896 - 540/240 = 356/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/60
6. In mixed form: 129/60

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