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Subtract 49/30 from 10/42

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

10/42 - 49/30 is -293/210.

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,
   10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/210 - 343/210 = 50 - 343/210 = -293/210

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