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Subtract 5/42 from 5/35

5/35 - 5/42 is 1/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/210 - 25/210 = 30 - 25/210 = 5/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42

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