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Subtract 42/18 from 72/18

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

72/18 - 42/18 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/18 - 42/18 = 72 - 42/18 = 30/18
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
3. In mixed form: 12/3

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