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Subtract 42/64 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 42/64

30/6 - 42/64 is 139/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   30/6 = 30 × 32/6 × 32 = 960/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/192 - 126/192 = 960 - 126/192 = 834/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/32
6. In mixed form: 411/32

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