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Subtract 15/16 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 15/16

56/18 - 15/16 is 313/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   56/18 = 56 × 8/18 × 8 = 448/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/144 - 135/144 = 448 - 135/144 = 313/144
5. In mixed form: 225/144

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