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Subtract 49/6 from 42/48

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

42/48 - 49/6 is -175/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/48 - 392/48 = 42 - 392/48 = -350/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/24

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