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Subtract 30/28 from 4/42

1^st number: 4/42, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

4/42 - 30/28 is -41/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   4/42 = 4 × 2/42 × 2 = 8/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/84 - 90/84 = 8 - 90/84 = -82/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/42

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