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Subtract 4/10 from 25/42

25/42 - 4/10 is 41/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/210 - 84/210 = 125 - 84/210 = 41/210

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