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Subtract 25/30 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 25/30

70/42 - 25/30 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/210 - 175/210 = 350 - 175/210 = 175/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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