Answers

Subtract 35/56 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 35/56

42/25 - 35/56 is 211/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   42/25 = 42 × 56/25 × 56 = 2352/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1400 - 875/1400 = 2352 - 875/1400 = 1477/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/200
6. In mixed form: 111/200

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