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Subtract 10/6 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

49/30 - 10/6 is -1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   49/30 = 49 × 1/30 × 1 = 49/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/30 - 50/30 = 49 - 50/30 = -1/30

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