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Subtract 35/7 from 5/42

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

5/42 - 35/7 is -205/42.

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,
   35/7 = 35 × 6/7 × 6 = 210/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/42 - 210/42 = 5 - 210/42 = -205/42

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