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Subtract 42/25 from 3/4

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 17/25

3/4 - 42/25 is -93/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    3/4 = 3 × 25/4 × 25 = 75/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    42/25 = 42 × 4/25 × 4 = 168/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/100 - 168/100 = 75 - 168/100 = -93/100

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