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Subtract 49/6 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

42/5 - 49/6 is 7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/30 - 245/30 = 252 - 245/30 = 7/30

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