Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

4/75 - 42/30 is -101/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/150 - 210/150 = 8 - 210/150 = -202/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/75

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