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Subtract 42/7 from 12/42

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

12/42 - 42/7 is -40/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/42 - 252/42 = 12 - 252/42 = -240/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/7

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