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Subtract 42/30 from 7/48

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

7/48 - 42/30 is -301/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/240 - 336/240 = 35 - 336/240 = -301/240

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