Answers

Subtract 75/10 from 60/42

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

60/42 - 75/10 is -85/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   75/10 = 75 × 21/10 × 21 = 1575/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/210 - 1575/210 = 300 - 1575/210 = -1275/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/14

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