Answers

Subtract 32/12 from 42/75

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 2 8/12

42/75 - 32/12 is -158/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/300 - 800/300 = 168 - 800/300 = -632/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -158/75

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