Answers

Subtract 27/72 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 27/72

70/42 - 27/72 is 31/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   70/42 = 70 × 12/42 × 12 = 840/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/504 - 189/504 = 840 - 189/504 = 651/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
6. In mixed form: 17/24

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