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Subtract 49/9 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

42/25 - 49/9 is -847/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/225 - 1225/225 = 378 - 1225/225 = -847/225

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