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Subtract 3/14 from 2/42

2/42 - 3/14 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 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 14 × 3 = 42,
   3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/42 - 9/42 = 2 - 9/42 = -7/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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