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Subtract 25/7 from 5/42

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

5/42 - 25/7 is -145/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   25/7 = 25 × 6/7 × 6 = 150/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/42 - 150/42 = 5 - 150/42 = -145/42

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