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Subtract 48/63 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 48/63

56/15 - 48/63 is 104/35.

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,
   48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/315 - 240/315 = 1176 - 240/315 = 936/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/35
6. In mixed form: 234/35

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