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Subtract 9/14 from 49/42

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 9/14

49/42 - 9/14 is 11/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   49/42 = 49 × 1/42 × 1 = 49/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/42 - 27/42 = 49 - 27/42 = 22/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/21

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