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Subtract 4/30 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 4/30

49/16 - 4/30 is 703/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   4/30 = 4 × 8/30 × 8 = 32/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/240 - 32/240 = 735 - 32/240 = 703/240
5. In mixed form: 2223/240

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