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Subtract 42/32 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

30/16 - 42/32 is 9/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   30/16 = 30 × 2/16 × 2 = 60/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/32 - 42/32 = 60 - 42/32 = 18/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16

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