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Subtract 6/42 from 6/15

6/15 - 6/42 is 9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/210 - 30/210 = 84 - 30/210 = 54/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/35

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