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Subtract 14/56 from 75/15

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 14/56

75/15 - 14/56 is 19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   75/15 = 75 × 56/15 × 56 = 4200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4200/840 - 210/840 = 4200 - 210/840 = 3990/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
6. In mixed form: 43/4

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