Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 42/80

35/25 - 42/80 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   35/25 = 35 × 16/25 × 16 = 560/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   42/80 = 42 × 5/80 × 5 = 210/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/400 - 210/400 = 560 - 210/400 = 350/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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