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Subtract 21/42 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 21/42

56/42 - 21/42 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/42 - 21/42 = 56 - 21/42 = 35/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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