Answers

Subtract 14/50 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 14/50

42/36 - 14/50 is 133/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   14/50 = 14 × 18/50 × 18 = 252/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/900 - 252/900 = 1050 - 252/900 = 798/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/150

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