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Subtract 10/24 from 42/25

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 10/24

42/25 - 10/24 is 379/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    42/25 = 42 × 24/25 × 24 = 1008/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/600 - 250/600 = 1008 - 250/600 = 758/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/300
  6. In mixed form: 179/300

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