Answers

Subtract 50/72 from 72/42

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 50/72

72/42 - 50/72 is 257/252.

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,
   72/42 = 72 × 12/42 × 12 = 864/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/504 - 350/504 = 864 - 350/504 = 514/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/252
6. In mixed form: 15/252

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