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Subtract 9/48 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 9/48

56/15 - 9/48 is 851/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
   9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/240 - 45/240 = 896 - 45/240 = 851/240
5. In mixed form: 3131/240

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