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Subtract 15/49 from 42/8

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

42/8 - 15/49 is 969/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   42/8 = 42 × 49/8 × 49 = 2058/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/392 - 120/392 = 2058 - 120/392 = 1938/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 969/196
6. In mixed form: 4185/196

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