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Subtract 50/42 from 3/60

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

3/60 - 50/42 is -479/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   50/42 = 50 × 10/42 × 10 = 500/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/420 - 500/420 = 21 - 500/420 = -479/420

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