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Subtract 63/24 from 56/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

56/42 - 63/24 is -31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/168 - 441/168 = 224 - 441/168 = -217/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24

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