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Subtract 15/96 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 15/96

56/18 - 15/96 is 851/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   56/18 = 56 × 16/18 × 16 = 896/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/288 - 45/288 = 896 - 45/288 = 851/288
5. In mixed form: 2275/288

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