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Subtract 56/42 from 24/42

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

24/42 - 56/42 is -16/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/42 - 56/42 = 24 - 56/42 = -32/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/21

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