Answers

Subtract 5/42 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/42

6/4 - 5/42 is 29/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/84 - 10/84 = 126 - 10/84 = 116/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
6. In mixed form: 18/21

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