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Subtract 7/9 from 10/42

10/42 - 7/9 is -34/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   10/42 = 10 × 3/42 × 3 = 30/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   7/9 = 7 × 14/9 × 14 = 98/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/126 - 98/126 = 30 - 98/126 = -68/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/63

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