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Subtract 7/8 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 7/8

49/30 - 7/8 is 91/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/120 - 105/120 = 196 - 105/120 = 91/120

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