Answers

Subtract 49/6 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

42/4 - 49/6 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   49/6 = 49 × 2/6 × 2 = 98/12
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   126/12 - 98/12 = 126 - 98/12 = 28/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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