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Subtract 15/60 from 42/56

42/56 - 15/60 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   15/60 = 15 × 14/60 × 14 = 210/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/840 - 210/840 = 630 - 210/840 = 420/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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