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Subtract 10/18 from 14/42

14/42 - 10/18 is -2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/126 - 70/126 = 42 - 70/126 = -28/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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