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Subtract 8/10 from 35/42

35/42 - 8/10 is 1/30.

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,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/210 - 168/210 = 175 - 168/210 = 7/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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