Answers

Subtract 42/75 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 42/75

50/30 - 42/75 is 83/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/150 - 84/150 = 250 - 84/150 = 166/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/75
6. In mixed form: 18/75

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