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Subtract 9/28 from 42/75

42/75 - 9/28 is 167/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   9/28 = 9 × 75/28 × 75 = 675/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/2100 - 675/2100 = 1176 - 675/2100 = 501/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/700

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