Answers

Subtract 42/25 from 24/20

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

24/20 - 42/25 is -12/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   24/20 = 24 × 5/20 × 5 = 120/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   42/25 = 42 × 4/25 × 4 = 168/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/100 - 168/100 = 120 - 168/100 = -48/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/25

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