Find the fraction that is \[3\frac{5}{12}\] less than the product of\[\frac{1}{4}\] and 42.

• A.  \[\frac{41}{12}\]                   
• B.    \[\frac{42}{4}\]                     
• C.  \[7\frac{1}{12}\]                   
• D.    \[7\frac{1}{6}\]