Answers

Subtract 42/25 from 1/75

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

1/75 - 42/25 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   1/75 = 1 × 1/75 × 1 = 1/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   42/25 = 42 × 3/25 × 3 = 126/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/75 - 126/75 = 1 - 126/75 = -125/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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