Answers

Subtract 10/36 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 10/36

56/42 - 10/36 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   56/42 = 56 × 6/42 × 6 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/252 - 70/252 = 336 - 70/252 = 266/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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