Answers

Subtract 35/8 from 42/75

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

42/75 - 35/8 is -763/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/600 - 2625/600 = 336 - 2625/600 = -2289/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -763/200

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