Answers

Subtract 75/45 from 35/42

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

35/42 - 75/45 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   35/42 = 35 × 15/42 × 15 = 525/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   75/45 = 75 × 14/45 × 14 = 1050/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/630 - 1050/630 = 525 - 1050/630 = -525/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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