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Subtract 45/25 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

42/14 - 45/25 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/350 - 630/350 = 1050 - 630/350 = 420/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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