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Subtract 2/35 from 42/20

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 2/35

42/20 - 2/35 is 143/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/140 - 8/140 = 294 - 8/140 = 286/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/70
6. In mixed form: 23/70

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