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Subtract 63/84 from 42/56

42/56 - 63/84 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
   63/84 = 63 × 2/84 × 2 = 126/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/168 - 126/168 = 126 - 126/168 = 0/168
5. The answer is 0

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