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Subtract 1/49 from 3/42

3/42 - 1/49 is 5/98.

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,
   3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   1/49 = 1 × 6/49 × 6 = 6/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/294 - 6/294 = 21 - 6/294 = 15/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/98

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