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Subtract 42/6 from 3/18

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

3/18 - 42/6 is -41/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/18 - 126/18 = 3 - 126/18 = -123/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/6

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