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Subtract 48/42 from 21/42

1^st number: 21/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

21/42 - 48/42 is -9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   21/42 - 48/42 = 21 - 48/42 = -27/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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