Answers

Subtract 56/15 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

75/9 - 56/15 is 23/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   56/15 = 56 × 3/15 × 3 = 168/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/45 - 168/45 = 375 - 168/45 = 207/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
6. In mixed form: 43/5

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