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Subtract 14/96 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 14/96

56/42 - 14/96 is 19/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/672 - 98/672 = 896 - 98/672 = 798/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/16
6. In mixed form: 13/16

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