Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 32/42

1^st number: 32/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

32/42 - 42/30 is -67/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/210 - 294/210 = 160 - 294/210 = -134/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/105

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