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Subtract 10/42 from 4/75

4/75 - 10/42 is -97/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   4/75 = 4 × 14/75 × 14 = 56/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/1050 - 250/1050 = 56 - 250/1050 = -194/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/525

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