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Subtract 25/12 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

42/4 - 25/12 is 101/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   25/12 = 25 × 1/12 × 1 = 25/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/12 - 25/12 = 126 - 25/12 = 101/12
5. In mixed form: 85/12

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