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Subtract 49/54 from 42/10

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 49/54

42/10 - 49/54 is 889/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   42/10 = 42 × 27/10 × 27 = 1134/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/270 - 245/270 = 1134 - 245/270 = 889/270
5. In mixed form: 379/270

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