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Subtract 30/7 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

49/6 - 30/7 is 163/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   30/7 = 30 × 6/7 × 6 = 180/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/42 - 180/42 = 343 - 180/42 = 163/42
5. In mixed form: 337/42

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