Answers

Subtract 63/75 from 42/30

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 63/75

42/30 - 63/75 is 14/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/150 - 126/150 = 210 - 126/150 = 84/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25

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