Answers

Subtract 42/28 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

75/24 - 42/28 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/168 - 252/168 = 525 - 252/168 = 273/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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