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Subtract 56/4 from 8/42

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

8/42 - 56/4 is -290/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   8/42 = 8 × 2/42 × 2 = 16/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   56/4 = 56 × 21/4 × 21 = 1176/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/84 - 1176/84 = 16 - 1176/84 = -1160/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -290/21

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