Answers

Subtract 35/42 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 35/42

49/25 - 35/42 is 169/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   49/25 = 49 × 42/25 × 42 = 2058/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/1050 - 875/1050 = 2058 - 875/1050 = 1183/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/150
6. In mixed form: 119/150

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