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Subtract 10/6 from 2/42

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

2/42 - 10/6 is -34/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/42 - 70/42 = 2 - 70/42 = -68/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/21

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