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Subtract 42/7 from 1/14

1^st number: 1/14, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

1/14 - 42/7 is -83/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   1/14 = 1 × 1/14 × 1 = 1/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   42/7 = 42 × 2/7 × 2 = 84/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/14 - 84/14 = 1 - 84/14 = -83/14

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