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Subtract 1/75 from 42/4

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1/75

42/4 - 1/75 is 1573/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/300 - 4/300 = 3150 - 4/300 = 3146/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1573/150
  6. In mixed form: 1073/150

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