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Subtract 42/7 from 12/6

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

12/6 - 42/7 is -4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/42 - 252/42 = 84 - 252/42 = -168/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1

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