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Subtract 42/3 from 49/54

1^st number: 49/54, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

49/54 - 42/3 is -707/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   42/3 = 42 × 18/3 × 18 = 756/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/54 - 756/54 = 49 - 756/54 = -707/54

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