Answers

Subtract 49/30 from 2/42

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

2/42 - 49/30 is -111/70.

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,
   2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/210 - 343/210 = 10 - 343/210 = -333/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/70

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