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Subtract 3/27 from 5/42

5/42 - 3/27 is 1/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   3/27 = 3 × 14/27 × 14 = 42/378
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   45/378 - 42/378 = 45 - 42/378 = 3/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/126

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