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Subtract 15/14 from 3/42

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/14

3/42 - 15/14 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   3/42 = 3 × 1/42 × 1 = 3/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/42 - 45/42 = 3 - 45/42 = -42/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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