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Subtract 42/15 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

6/3 - 42/15 is -4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   6/3 = 6 × 5/3 × 5 = 30/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   42/15 = 42 × 1/15 × 1 = 42/15
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/15 - 42/15 = 30 - 42/15 = -12/15
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5

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