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Subtract 6/9 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 6/9

56/21 - 6/9 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   56/21 = 56 × 3/21 × 3 = 168/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/63 - 42/63 = 168 - 42/63 = 126/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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