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Subtract 3/6 from 42/56

42/56 - 3/6 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/168 - 84/168 = 126 - 84/168 = 42/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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