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Subtract 56/42 from 40/42

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

40/42 - 56/42 is -8/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/42 - 56/42 = 40 - 56/42 = -16/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21

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