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Subtract 9/64 from 56/15

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 9/64

56/15 - 9/64 is 3449/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   56/15 = 56 × 64/15 × 64 = 3584/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/960 - 135/960 = 3584 - 135/960 = 3449/960
5. In mixed form: 3569/960

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