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Subtract 1/7 from 6/42

6/42 - 1/7 is 0/1.

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,
   6/42 = 6 × 1/42 × 1 = 6/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   1/7 = 1 × 6/7 × 6 = 6/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/42 - 6/42 = 6 - 6/42 = 0/42
5. The answer is 0

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