Answers

Subtract 2/12 from 42/12

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

42/12 - 2/12 is 10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/12 - 2/12 = 42 - 2/12 = 40/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
3. In mixed form: 31/3

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