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Subtract 42/7 from 14/3

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

14/3 - 42/7 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   14/3 = 14 × 7/3 × 7 = 98/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   42/7 = 42 × 3/7 × 3 = 126/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/21 - 126/21 = 98 - 126/21 = -28/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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