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Subtract 35/49 from 9/42

9/42 - 35/49 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   9/42 = 9 × 7/42 × 7 = 63/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   35/49 = 35 × 6/49 × 6 = 210/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/294 - 210/294 = 63 - 210/294 = -147/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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