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Subtract 14/30 from 75/42

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 14/30

75/42 - 14/30 is 277/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/210 - 98/210 = 375 - 98/210 = 277/210
5. In mixed form: 167/210

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