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Subtract 42/35 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

49/25 - 42/35 is 19/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   49/25 = 49 × 7/25 × 7 = 343/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   42/35 = 42 × 5/35 × 5 = 210/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/175 - 210/175 = 343 - 210/175 = 133/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/25

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