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Subtract 10/50 from 42/10

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 10/50

42/10 - 10/50 is 4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   10/50 = 10 × 1/50 × 1 = 10/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/50 - 10/50 = 210 - 10/50 = 200/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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