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Subtract 1/42 from 81/56

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 1/42

81/56 - 1/42 is 239/168.

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,
   81/56 = 81 × 3/56 × 3 = 243/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/168 - 4/168 = 243 - 4/168 = 239/168
5. In mixed form: 171/168

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