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Subtract 8/42 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/42

56/6 - 8/42 is 64/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   56/6 = 56 × 7/6 × 7 = 392/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/42 - 8/42 = 392 - 8/42 = 384/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/7
6. In mixed form: 91/7

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