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Subtract 50/42 from 42/30

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

42/30 - 50/42 is 22/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/210 - 250/210 = 294 - 250/210 = 44/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/105

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