Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

56/6 - 42/30 is 119/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   56/6 = 56 × 5/6 × 5 = 280/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/30 - 42/30 = 280 - 42/30 = 238/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/15
6. In mixed form: 714/15

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