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Subtract 6/8 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 6/8

42/8 - 6/8 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/8 - 6/8 = 42 - 6/8 = 36/8
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
3. In mixed form: 41/2

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