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Subtract 40/98 from 42/56

42/56 - 40/98 is 67/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/392 - 160/392 = 294 - 160/392 = 134/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/196

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