Answers

Subtract 25/42 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 25/42

50/45 - 25/42 is 65/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/630 - 375/630 = 700 - 375/630 = 325/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/126

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