Answers

Subtract 42/50 from 48/7

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 42/50

48/7 - 42/50 is 1053/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   48/7 = 48 × 50/7 × 50 = 2400/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/350 - 294/350 = 2400 - 294/350 = 2106/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1053/175
6. In mixed form: 63/175

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