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Subtract 9/42 from 2/6

2/6 - 9/42 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   9/42 = 9 × 1/42 × 1 = 9/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/42 - 9/42 = 14 - 9/42 = 5/42

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