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Subtract 42/75 from 4/3

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 42/75

4/3 - 42/75 is 58/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   4/3 = 4 × 25/3 × 25 = 100/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/75 - 42/75 = 100 - 42/75 = 58/75

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