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Subtract 75/42 from 6/14

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

6/14 - 75/42 is -19/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   75/42 = 75 × 1/42 × 1 = 75/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/42 - 75/42 = 18 - 75/42 = -57/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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