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Subtract 10/42 from 2/75

2/75 - 10/42 is -37/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/1050 - 250/1050 = 28 - 250/1050 = -222/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/175

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