Answers

Subtract 48/42 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

6/4 - 48/42 is 5/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   48/42 = 48 × 2/42 × 2 = 96/84
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   126/84 - 96/84 = 126 - 96/84 = 30/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14

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