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Subtract 42/64 from 49/42

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 42/64

49/42 - 42/64 is 49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   49/42 = 49 × 32/42 × 32 = 1568/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   42/64 = 42 × 21/64 × 21 = 882/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1344 - 882/1344 = 1568 - 882/1344 = 686/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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