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Subtract 75/42 from 1/9

1^st number: 1/9, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

1/9 - 75/42 is -211/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   1/9 = 1 × 14/9 × 14 = 14/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   75/42 = 75 × 3/42 × 3 = 225/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/126 - 225/126 = 14 - 225/126 = -211/126

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