Answers

Subtract 80/42 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 38/42

50/18 - 80/42 is 55/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   80/42 = 80 × 3/42 × 3 = 240/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/126 - 240/126 = 350 - 240/126 = 110/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/63

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