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Subtract 42/6 from 8/72

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

8/72 - 42/6 is -62/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   42/6 = 42 × 12/6 × 12 = 504/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/72 - 504/72 = 8 - 504/72 = -496/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/9

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