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Subtract 8/15 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/15

56/4 - 8/15 is 202/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/60 - 32/60 = 840 - 32/60 = 808/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/15
6. In mixed form: 137/15

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