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Subtract 5/42 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 5/42

42/6 - 5/42 is 289/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   42/6 = 42 × 7/6 × 7 = 294/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/42 - 5/42 = 294 - 5/42 = 289/42
5. In mixed form: 637/42

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