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Subtract 14/6 from 42/12

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

42/12 - 14/6 is 7/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/12 - 28/12 = 42 - 28/12 = 14/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
6. In mixed form: 11/6

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