Answers

Subtract 42/12 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

56/14 - 42/12 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   56/14 = 56 × 6/14 × 6 = 336/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   42/12 = 42 × 7/12 × 7 = 294/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/84 - 294/84 = 336 - 294/84 = 42/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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