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Subtract 8/14 from 42/10

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 8/14

42/10 - 8/14 is 127/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   42/10 = 42 × 7/10 × 7 = 294/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/70 - 40/70 = 294 - 40/70 = 254/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/35
6. In mixed form: 322/35

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