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Subtract 54/56 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 54/56

42/6 - 54/56 is 169/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/168 - 162/168 = 1176 - 162/168 = 1014/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/28
6. In mixed form: 61/28

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