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Subtract 15/75 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/75

42/6 - 15/75 is 34/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/150 - 30/150 = 1050 - 30/150 = 1020/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/5
6. In mixed form: 64/5

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