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Subtract 40/42 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 40/42

70/42 - 40/42 is 5/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   70/42 - 40/42 = 70 - 40/42 = 30/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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