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Subtract 42/18 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

40/18 - 42/18 is -1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   40/18 - 42/18 = 40 - 42/18 = -2/18
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9

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