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Subtract 8/75 from 1/42

1/42 - 8/75 is -29/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   1/42 = 1 × 25/42 × 25 = 25/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   8/75 = 8 × 14/75 × 14 = 112/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1050 - 112/1050 = 25 - 112/1050 = -87/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/350

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