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Subtract 42/8 from 24/56

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

24/56 - 42/8 is -135/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   24/56 = 24 × 1/56 × 1 = 24/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   42/8 = 42 × 7/8 × 7 = 294/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/56 - 294/56 = 24 - 294/56 = -270/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/28

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