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Subtract 45/56 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 45/56

84/15 - 45/56 is 1343/280.

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,
   84/15 = 84 × 56/15 × 56 = 4704/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/840 - 675/840 = 4704 - 675/840 = 4029/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1343/280
6. In mixed form: 4223/280

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