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Subtract 4/9 from 25/42

25/42 - 4/9 is 19/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   4/9 = 4 × 14/9 × 14 = 56/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/126 - 56/126 = 75 - 56/126 = 19/126

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