Answers

Subtract 60/84 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 60/84

42/25 - 60/84 is 169/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   42/25 = 42 × 84/25 × 84 = 3528/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/2100 - 1500/2100 = 3528 - 1500/2100 = 2028/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/175

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