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Subtract 5/49 from 6/42

6/42 - 5/49 is 2/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   5/49 = 5 × 6/49 × 6 = 30/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/294 - 30/294 = 42 - 30/294 = 12/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/49

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