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Subtract 9/8 from 56/15

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

56/15 - 9/8 is 313/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/120 - 135/120 = 448 - 135/120 = 313/120
5. In mixed form: 273/120

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