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Subtract 28/30 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 28/30

42/32 - 28/30 is 91/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   28/30 = 28 × 16/30 × 16 = 448/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/480 - 448/480 = 630 - 448/480 = 182/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/240

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