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Subtract 42/80 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 42/80

56/3 - 42/80 is 2177/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
   56/3 = 56 × 80/3 × 80 = 4480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/240 - 126/240 = 4480 - 126/240 = 4354/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2177/120
6. In mixed form: 1817/120

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