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Subtract 42/50 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 42/50

7/5 - 42/50 is 14/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   7/5 = 7 × 10/5 × 10 = 70/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/50 - 42/50 = 70 - 42/50 = 28/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25

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