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Subtract 42/56 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 42/56

56/30 - 42/56 is 67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   56/30 = 56 × 28/30 × 28 = 1568/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/840 - 630/840 = 1568 - 630/840 = 938/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
6. In mixed form: 17/60

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