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Subtract 15/80 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/80

56/4 - 15/80 is 221/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   56/4 = 56 × 20/4 × 20 = 1120/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/80 - 15/80 = 1120 - 15/80 = 1105/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/16
6. In mixed form: 1313/16

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