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Subtract 3/42 from 98/30

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 3/42

98/30 - 3/42 is 671/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/210 - 15/210 = 686 - 15/210 = 671/210
5. In mixed form: 341/210

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