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Subtract 5/56 from 60/42

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 5/56

60/42 - 5/56 is 75/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/168 - 15/168 = 240 - 15/168 = 225/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/56
6. In mixed form: 119/56

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