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Subtract 72/42 from 2/42

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

2/42 - 72/42 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   2/42 - 72/42 = 2 - 72/42 = -70/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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