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Subtract 49/30 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

30/18 - 49/30 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/90 - 147/90 = 150 - 147/90 = 3/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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