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Subtract 6/50 from 42/60

42/60 - 6/50 is 29/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/300 - 36/300 = 210 - 36/300 = 174/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/50

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