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Subtract 35/80 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 35/80

42/6 - 35/80 is 105/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   42/6 = 42 × 40/6 × 40 = 1680/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/240 - 105/240 = 1680 - 105/240 = 1575/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
6. In mixed form: 69/16

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