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Subtract 14/5 from 42/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

42/12 - 14/5 is 7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/60 - 168/60 = 210 - 168/60 = 42/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10

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