Answers

Subtract 84/56 from 96/42

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

96/42 - 84/56 is 11/14.

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,
   96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/168 - 252/168 = 384 - 252/168 = 132/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14

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