Answers

Subtract 42/28 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

25/8 - 42/28 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   42/28 = 42 × 2/28 × 2 = 84/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/56 - 84/56 = 175 - 84/56 = 91/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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