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Subtract 10/96 from 42/25

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 10/96

42/25 - 10/96 is 1891/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    42/25 = 42 × 96/25 × 96 = 4032/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4032/2400 - 250/2400 = 4032 - 250/2400 = 3782/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1891/1200
  6. In mixed form: 1691/1200

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