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Subtract 15/49 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 15/49

42/5 - 15/49 is 1983/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   42/5 = 42 × 49/5 × 49 = 2058/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   15/49 = 15 × 5/49 × 5 = 75/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/245 - 75/245 = 2058 - 75/245 = 1983/245
5. In mixed form: 823/245

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