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Subtract 5/42 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 5/42

70/56 - 5/42 is 95/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/168 - 20/168 = 210 - 20/168 = 190/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/84
6. In mixed form: 111/84

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