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Subtract 49/8 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

7/30 - 49/8 is -707/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/120 - 735/120 = 28 - 735/120 = -707/120

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