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Subtract 5/42 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 5/42

56/42 - 5/42 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   56/42 - 5/42 = 56 - 5/42 = 51/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
3. In mixed form: 13/14

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