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Subtract 1/6 from 21/56

21/56 - 1/6 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/168 - 28/168 = 63 - 28/168 = 35/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24

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