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Subtract 42/16 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

50/30 - 42/16 is -23/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/240 - 630/240 = 400 - 630/240 = -230/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/24

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