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Subtract 25/42 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 25/42

42/14 - 25/42 is 101/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   25/42 = 25 × 1/42 × 1 = 25/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/42 - 25/42 = 126 - 25/42 = 101/42
5. In mixed form: 217/42

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