Answers

Subtract 70/75 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 70/75

42/36 - 70/75 is 7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 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 75 × 12 = 900,
   70/75 = 70 × 12/75 × 12 = 840/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/900 - 840/900 = 1050 - 840/900 = 210/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30

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