Answers

Subtract 48/25 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 23/25

42/6 - 48/25 is 127/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   48/25 = 48 × 6/25 × 6 = 288/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/150 - 288/150 = 1050 - 288/150 = 762/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/25
6. In mixed form: 52/25

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