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Subtract 2/42 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 2/42

84/56 - 2/42 is 61/42.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/168 - 8/168 = 252 - 8/168 = 244/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
6. In mixed form: 119/42

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