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Subtract 49/16 from 42/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

42/12 - 49/16 is 7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   42/12 = 42 × 4/12 × 4 = 168/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/48 - 147/48 = 168 - 147/48 = 21/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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