Answers

Subtract 10/4 from 14/42

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

14/42 - 10/4 is -13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/84 - 210/84 = 28 - 210/84 = -182/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/6

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