Answers

Subtract 56/9 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

42/6 - 56/9 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   56/9 = 56 × 2/9 × 2 = 112/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/18 - 112/18 = 126 - 112/18 = 14/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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