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Subtract 35/6 from 42/15

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

42/15 - 35/6 is -91/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/30 - 175/30 = 84 - 175/30 = -91/30

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