Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 42/60

49/25 - 42/60 is 63/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/300 - 210/300 = 588 - 210/300 = 378/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/50
6. In mixed form: 113/50

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