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Subtract 16/45 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 16/45

56/42 - 16/45 is 44/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   56/42 = 56 × 15/42 × 15 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/630 - 224/630 = 840 - 224/630 = 616/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/45

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