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Subtract 42/16 from 30/32

1^st number: 30/32, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

30/32 - 42/16 is -27/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   42/16 = 42 × 2/16 × 2 = 84/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/32 - 84/32 = 30 - 84/32 = -54/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16

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