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Subtract 48/42 from 12/10

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

12/10 - 48/42 is 2/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   12/10 = 12 × 21/10 × 21 = 252/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/210 - 240/210 = 252 - 240/210 = 12/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/35

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