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Subtract 40/12 from 42/12

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

42/12 - 40/12 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/12 - 40/12 = 42 - 40/12 = 2/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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