Answers

Subtract 42/25 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

14/4 - 42/25 is 91/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   42/25 = 42 × 4/25 × 4 = 168/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/100 - 168/100 = 350 - 168/100 = 182/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/50
6. In mixed form: 141/50

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