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Subtract 14/42 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 14/42

42/4 - 14/42 is 61/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/84 - 28/84 = 882 - 28/84 = 854/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/6
6. In mixed form: 101/6

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