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Subtract 40/96 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 40/96

42/25 - 40/96 is 379/300.

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,
   40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/2400 - 1000/2400 = 4032 - 1000/2400 = 3032/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/300
6. In mixed form: 179/300

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