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Subtract 45/32 from 4/42

1^st number: 4/42, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

4/42 - 45/32 is -881/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/672 - 945/672 = 64 - 945/672 = -881/672

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