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Subtract 42/56 from 36/15

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 42/56

36/15 - 42/56 is 33/20.

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,
   36/15 = 36 × 56/15 × 56 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/840 - 630/840 = 2016 - 630/840 = 1386/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
6. In mixed form: 113/20

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