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Subtract 45/42 from 5/42

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

5/42 - 45/42 is -20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   5/42 - 45/42 = 5 - 45/42 = -40/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/21

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