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Subtract 60/63 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 60/63

56/5 - 60/63 is 1076/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   56/5 = 56 × 63/5 × 63 = 3528/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   60/63 = 60 × 5/63 × 5 = 300/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/315 - 300/315 = 3528 - 300/315 = 3228/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1076/105
6. In mixed form: 1026/105

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