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Subtract 8/25 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 8/25

56/15 - 8/25 is 256/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   56/15 = 56 × 5/15 × 5 = 280/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   8/25 = 8 × 3/25 × 3 = 24/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/75 - 24/75 = 280 - 24/75 = 256/75
5. In mixed form: 331/75

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