Answers

Subtract 32/42 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 32/42

50/35 - 32/42 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/210 - 160/210 = 300 - 160/210 = 140/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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