Answers

Subtract 16/60 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 16/60

42/25 - 16/60 is 106/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/300 - 80/300 = 504 - 80/300 = 424/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/75
6. In mixed form: 131/75

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