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Subtract 42/75 from 1/6

1/6 - 42/75 is -59/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/150 - 84/150 = 25 - 84/150 = -59/150

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