Answers

Subtract 42/84 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 42/84

49/25 - 42/84 is 73/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   49/25 = 49 × 84/25 × 84 = 4116/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/2100 - 1050/2100 = 4116 - 1050/2100 = 3066/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/50
6. In mixed form: 123/50

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