Answers

Subtract 60/42 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

15/8 - 60/42 is 25/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   60/42 = 60 × 4/42 × 4 = 240/168
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   315/168 - 240/168 = 315 - 240/168 = 75/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/56

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