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Subtract 56/15 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

75/14 - 56/15 is 341/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   75/14 = 75 × 15/14 × 15 = 1125/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   56/15 = 56 × 14/15 × 14 = 784/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/210 - 784/210 = 1125 - 784/210 = 341/210
5. In mixed form: 1131/210

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