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Subtract 5/56 from 42/75

42/75 - 5/56 is 659/1400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   42/75 = 42 × 56/75 × 56 = 2352/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   5/56 = 5 × 75/56 × 75 = 375/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/4200 - 375/4200 = 2352 - 375/4200 = 1977/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/1400

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