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Subtract 42/48 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 42/48

56/30 - 42/48 is 119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/240 - 210/240 = 448 - 210/240 = 238/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/120

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