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Subtract 5/7 from 42/75

42/75 - 5/7 is -27/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    42/75 = 42 × 7/75 × 7 = 294/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/525 - 375/525 = 294 - 375/525 = -81/525
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/175

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