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Subtract 9/32 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 9/32

56/15 - 9/32 is 1657/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   56/15 = 56 × 32/15 × 32 = 1792/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/480 - 135/480 = 1792 - 135/480 = 1657/480
5. In mixed form: 3217/480

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